Melba Uresti's Obituary
Melba Uresti passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the age of 70.
Melba was born on January 31, 1954 in Donna, TX to the late Venustiano and Margarita Uresti. Melba was born and raised in Donna, TX. Melba worked very hard in many areas of administrative and managerial work. She loved to travel. We were always talking about our next trip. She was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and loved serving in whatever congregation she was at. She loved Jehovah very much. She loved eating and trying new foods, cuisines and planning the next dinner party. A real foodie. She always cared and loved hard. Ready to help whenever there was an opportunity. Even in her last weeks she was thinking of projects of gifts to make and give out.
Melba is preceded in death by her parents, Venustiano Uresti, Margarita Uresti; Brother, Marco Antonio Uresti; Nephew, Christopher Uresti; Nephew, Marco Antonio Uresti Jr; Niece, Yvette Rhoads.
Melba is survived by her daughter, Jessica Gonzales; Son in law, Samuel Gonzales Jr; her sisters; Angie Uresti, Mandy Rhoads, Elida Phipps and Lili Fouts and many other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held on 6/29/2024 @ 2:00pm EST to honor Melba at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1401 Brown Rd, Columbus, OH 43223. The Celebration will be live streamed on Zoom.
Zoom Memorial
Meeting ID: 838 5247 5567
Passcode: mu2024
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