Henrietta L Melendrez

November 25, 1939 - March 22, 2016

Henrietta "Queta" Lopez Melendrez a lifelong resident of Colton, was called home to heaven on March 22, 2016. Born in the "mountains " of Verdemont California. Henrietta moved to Colton as a young child with her mother Dolores, sisters Dorothy, Concha and brother Lupe. After graduating Colton High School she married Alfred Melendrez and together raised three children Alfred, Richard, and Denise. Henrietta was a long time member and employee of Immaculate Conception Church in Colton. She taught religious classes, and was a pastoral associate. She also served as president of the altar society and the blue army. After being married to Alfred Melendrez for 48 years, she sadly lost him in April 2007. Henrietta was fortunate to find love again with Ignacio "Nacho" Chavez of Phoenix Arizona, whom she married in August of 2008. They spent 8 happy years together before her death. Henrietta leaves behind a large and loving family: son in law John St. John, daughters in law Beverly and Lillibeth. She had 7 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Her Arizona family includes four step daughters Angel, Sandy, Lori and Diana. Affectionately known as "Q", she was grandmother to eight and great grandmother to seven. Henrietta will also be missed by a multitude of cousins, and friends. Services will be held on April 5th. Which include viewing, rosary and funeral mass at Immaculate Conception Church beginning at 9 am, burial will be at Hermosa Cemetery in Colton at 11:30 am, reception will be at El Sombrero Hall.

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