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Mary Melendez, 79, passed away peacefully in Goodyear, AZ on March 5, 2024.

Mary was born and raised in Tolleson, AZ and was a graduate of Tolleson Union High School. She had a successful career as a medical assistant where she shared her warmth and joyful energy.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Tomasa Lopez, husband Abel Melendez, son Rudy Melendez, sister Gavina Ayala, and brothers Raymond and Juan Lopez.

Mary is survived by her daughter Sonia Cabrales, son-in-law Tony Cabrales, 5 grandchildren, great-grandchild, brothers Ernie and Jose Lopez, sister Frances Algaray, many family members and friends.

She was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation/Rosary/Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 22, at 10:00 am at Blessed Sacrament Church, 512 N 93rd Avenue, Tolleson AZ 85353 with burial immediately following at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 9925 W Thomas Rd, Avondale AZ 85392.

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Dear Mary,  you were such a good close friend to me and my family.  I love you and your whole family. You accepted a st…
Dear Mary,  you were such a good close friend to me and my family.  I love you and your whole famil…
Dear Mary,  you were such a good close friend to me and my famil…
You will be missed. Thank you for all your love you gave us. 
You will be missed. Thank you for all your love you gave us. 
You will be missed. Thank you for all your love you gave us. 
Tia Mary was my dance partner at every family party .  Tia Mary will be missed so much. She was always so sweet & gave …
Tia Mary was my dance partner at every family party .  Tia Mary will be missed so much. She was alw…
Tia Mary was my dance partner at every family party .  Tia Mary …
Mary was so kind and sweet. I remember always seeing her smiling and or laughing. My condolences to the family.
Mary was so kind and sweet. I remember always seeing her smiling and or laughing. My condolences to…
Mary was so kind and sweet. I remember always seeing her smiling…

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