Funeral Mass for Pauline Melonas 81 of Grants, New Mexico will be held on Monday-September 16, 2019-10:00 AM at the San Rafael Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the San Rafael Community Cemetery. Fr. John Paul will officiate.
A Rosary will be held on Sunday-September 15, 2019-7:00 PM at the San Rafael Catholic Church.
Pauline was born on July 14, 1938 in Grants, New Mexico and she passed away on September 12, 2019 in Grants, New Mexico.
She is survived by her Sons: George Melonas of Grants, New Mexico and Johnny Melonas, Jr. of San Rafael, New Mexico; Daughters: Diana Lingwall and husband Randy of Springville, Utah and Christine DuBois of Grants, New Mexico; Sisters: Rita Thompson and Helen Torrez both of Milan, New Mexico; 10 Grandchildren, 22 Great Grandchildren and 6 Great Great Grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband: Johnny Melonas, Sr.; Great Grandchild: Savinita Aolonia Benevidez; Parents: Pedro Torrez and Margarita "Veloz" Torrez; Siblings: Julian Torrez, Fermin Torrez, Alfonso Torrez, Fidencio Torrez, Celia DuBois, Erminia Saavedra, Aubrelia Chavez, Piedar Murrietta, Leandro Torrez.
Pallbearers will be: Boudy Melonas, Michael Lingwall, Gene Martinez, James Valenzuela, John Paul DuBois, Josh Chavez, Armando Aragon, Antonio Salazar