Robert "Roberto" Melendez's obituary , Passed away on October 12, 2026 in Salinas, California

Robert "Roberto" Melendez

October 11, 1940 - October 12, 2026 (86 years old)

Salinas, California

Robert "Roberto" Melendez's obituary , Passed away on October 12, 2026 in Salinas, California

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Robert "Roberto" Melendez

October 11, 1940 - October 12, 2026 (86 years old)

Salinas, California

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Robert Melendez Obituary

Robert Melendez, born on October 11, 1940, passed away on October 12, 2026. Robert leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Telesforo Melendez and Fannie Melendez; and his brother Santiago T. Melendez. He is survived by: his wife Bee; his sons, Eric (Lisa), Mark and Aaron; his grandchildren, Morgan, Jessica and Jared; and his favorite soup maker Kelly.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 30th 2026 at 5:00 PM at the Porte Mortuary (41 W San Luis St, Salinas, CA 93901). A rosary will be held on Friday, October 30th 2026 at 6:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 31st 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Saint Joseph's Catholic Church (15 Railroad Ave, Spreckels, CA 93962).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dorothy's Kitchen, one of Bob's favorite charities, in his memory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Struve and Laporte Funeral Home



Fri

Oct 30

Visitation

5:00 PM

Porte Mortuary
41 W San Luis St, Salinas, CA 93901

Fri

Oct 30

Rosary

6:00 PM

Porte Mortuary
41 W San Luis St, Salinas, CA 93901

Sat

Oct 31

Funeral Mass

11:00 AM

Saint Joseph's Catholic Church
15 Railroad Ave, Spreckels, CA 93962

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