Melvin L. Gonzales

Melvin L. Melon Gonzales, age 51, a lifelong resident of Grants passed away on April 18, 2009. Melvin was born to Joe P. Gonzales and Emma Sanchez Gonzales on April 24, 1957 in Grants, New Mexico. He is survived by his parents; Joe P. and Emma Gonzales, one sister; Lucy Torrez, five brothers; Eloy Sanchez and his wife Felipa, John Gonzales, Ted Gonzales and his wife Evelyn, Rudy Gonzales, Bernie Gonzales and his fiance Cecilia Trujillo, and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by two brothers; Larry Joe Gonzales, and Ralph Gonzales. Pallbearers include: Anthony Gonzales, Danny Torrez, Steven Gonzales, Raymond Gonzales, Gomer Chavez, and Joe Estrada. Honorary Pallbearers include: Eloy Sanchez, Ted Gonzales, Bernie Gonzales, Joey Gonzales, Lucy Torrez, Brandon Torrez, Melody Gonzales, Cassy Gonzales, DJ Torrez, Jessica Salazar, Rambois Gonzales and Albert Wedo Jaramillo. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Cope Memorial Chapel 1830 Barbara Ave. Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-6671