Alejandro J. Melendez of Livingston Tx, 50 passed on Wednesday October 05, 2022, at
HCA Healthcare Conroe.

He leaves behind his family, and close friends whom he held as his own.
Alejandro has been a long-time resident of Houston Tx where he was born, raised, and
went to school. After Graduation, Alex or Hondo as known by his loved ones, served in
the United States Marine Corps. Which started with the First Marine Division
Communication Company, Wire Platoon in Camp Pendleton CA, to the deserts of
Mogadishu Somalia, "Operation Restore Hope". He served with Honor. He pursued a
career in being a Peace Officer, which led him to the path of Prison Guard where he
worked for the TDCJ Polunsky Unit in Livingston, TX.

Alejandro had a passion for helping others and would not hesitate to step up if in need.
Skilled in mechanics and all things electrical, he extended a helping hand to assist, fix
and figure out what was needed to get the job done.
He enjoyed the simple things in life and loved his family dearly.
He will be missed and forever thought of by those who loved him most.
The family would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses at VA Hospital
Houston/Livingston, for their care of our Son/Brother. Alicia Smith and Staff at Graceful
Memorial Chapel, for their exceptional attentiveness and compassion in the aftercare and
arrangements for his preparation and service.

Alejandro J. Melendez

Age: 50

Date of death: 10/05/2022

Place of birth: Houston, Tx

Date of birth: 01/08/1972

Parents names: Fernando & Alicia Melendez

Names of children: Gerardo & Carmen

Job: Retired Marine. Prison Guard

Hobbies: Avid Texan, Wrestling and MMA fan. A loving Tio. Enjoyed quiet time at
home. Kept in contact with his fellow Marine brother's, close friends and family. Looked
forward to spending time with family at barbecues and being surrounded by his loved
ones.

Survived by: Father Fernando, Siblings: Fernando Jr. Michelle, Victor, and Norma
Nieces/Nephew: Cayli, Brielle, Davany, Ava, Liana, Alexandra, Vivi and RJ
Preceded in death: Alicia Melendez (Mother)

A Military Honors Service and Burial will be held at the Houston National Cemetery
10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038