Alice Castillo Melendez

Alice Melendez, 84 was granted her angel wings on September 25, 2015 in Yuma, Arizona. She was born in Sugar City, Colorado on November 13, 1930 and had been a secretary for an auto dealership during her working career.

She leaves behind her loving husband Esteban Melendez, daughters; Mercedes Thomas, Eloise (Dan) Pedroza, Linda (David) Lopez, sons; Mario (Veronica) Gonzalez and Anthony (Liz) Castillo, son-in-law; Jay Holguin, 19 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and 8 great great-grandchildren, 9 nieces and nephews as well as many cousins and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Guadalupe Castillo and Eloise Valdez, brothers; Joe Acosta, Anthony Valdez, sisters; Lupe Regaldo, Lena Segura, daughter; Mary Alice Holguin, granddaughter; Yvonne Gutierrez. She had a contagious laugh and smile that would brighten any room that will be greatly missed.

A Wake Service will be held at Johnson Mortuary on Friday, October 2, 1015 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 p.m.

The Scripture Service will be held at Johnson Mortuary on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at Rococo's Hall,

1335 S. Pacific Avenue #212 in Yuma, Arizona.

Private cremation services have been entrusted to Johnson Mortuary.