Gregoria Cruz Melendez, also known as “Goya,” of Estate Glynn died on Jan. 11. She was 105 years old.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Isaias Cruz and Celestina Meléndez; brothers: Vicente Cruz, Cencio Cruz, Eustacio Cruz; sister, Ramona Cruz; husband, Dolores Melendez; and her grandson, Andres Ponce Jr.
She is survived by her children: José Meléndez, Ramona Meléndez, Carmen D. Meléndez, Lola Meléndez, Noemi Meléndez and Edwin Meléndez; grandchildren: Victoria Ortiz, José D. Ponce Jr., Carmen D. Ponce Meléndez, María Ponce Meléndez, Andrés Ponce Meléndez, Moisés Ponce Meléndez, Edwin Ponce Meléndez, Luis Ponce Meléndez, Juan R. Estien Meléndez, Carmen D. Estien Meléndez, Samuel Estien Meléndez, Debora Nieves-George Meléndez, Antonio Nieves Meléndez, Marcos Nieves Meléndez, Wilfredo Nieves Meléndez Ismael Nieves Meléndez, Sylvia Rosa Meléndez, Raphy Rosa Meléndez, Jessica Rosa Meléndez, Joel Rosa Meléndez, Javier Meléndez, Zenón Meléndez, Emmanuel Meléndez, Sonaida Agustin and Anastasia Agustin.
She is also survived by great-grandchildren: Joshua Obeius, Talisha Johnson, Carlos Johnson Jr., Nadeisha Johnson, Jazmina Ponce, Daniel Ponce, Andres Ponce Jr., It’smariz Ponce, David Ponce, Genesis Ponce, Moisés Ponce, Nehemías Ponce, Edwin Ponce Jr., Eric Budhoo, Thalia Estien Garcia, Lea Estien Garcia, Ruth Estien Garcia, Melite Estien, Adelí Carrillo, Amalia Carrillo, Samwal Mintas, Junito Alamo Jr., Alisandra A. Alamo, Margarita Nieves, Marcos Nieves Jr., Genaiya Silvaria, Juliana Davis, Javier Friolet, Ariel O’brien, Eliel Garcia, Luis Figueroa, Carmen Figueroa, Freddie Reyes, Shyleen Nieves, Ruby Nieves, Estrella Nieves, Ismael Nieves, José Antonio Corcino, Neftali Feliciano, Juan Carlos Feliciano, Jessica M. Rosa, Raphy Rosa Jr., Armando Cruz, Emmanuel Cruz, Reinaldo Cruz, Angel Cruz, Stefani Cruz, Melanie Cruz, Rasheem Rosa, Perla Rosa, Joel Rosa, Angelina Meléndez, Maya Meléndez, Natalie Meléndez, Z’nyla Rosa, Zenon Rosa Jr. and Yaris Rosa.
Other survivors include great-great-grandchildren: Safira Ponce, Yaniel Ponce, Carmelo Junito Alamo, Adalyna R. Meléndez, Reinaldo Meléndez Jr., Josiah J. Alamo, Jaylanie, Jaydalin, Jaynalie Delvalle, Kaylanie Delvalle, Sukeiley Figueroa, Leeanalis Figueroa Herrera, Lyam Dejesus, Noah Dejesus, Jyziah Cruz, Legend Cruz, King Cruz, Kaiden Cruz, Jaiden Cruz, Janiel Cruz, Robert Cruz and Joel Josiah; sons- in-law: Jose D. Ponce, Cruz Raul Nieves-Lopez, Jose O. Santiago and Victor Augustin; as well as other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
There will be a family viewing from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 24, at James Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
A second viewing will be held at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 25, at Iglesia El Tabernaculo, 219 Estate Williams Delight. Interment will be at Kingshill Cemetery.
