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Hector Marquez-Melendez

June 23, 1933 — December 22, 2023

South Boston, VA

Hector Marquez-Melendez

Hector Marquez-Melendez, 90, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023. Hector was born in Puerto Rico on June 23, 1933 to the late Gerardo Marquez and the late Eladia Melendez. He was married to the late Carmen Ramos-Marquez

Hector was a United States Army Veteran, where he served his country for 26 years. Following Mr. Marquez’s Military service, he went on to work for the Patient Records department for the Veterans Administration in Puerto Rico. Hector will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and community.

Survivors

One Son

Hector Marquez (Gloria) of Halifax County, VA

One Daughter

Carmen Zayda Marquez (Joseph Sierra) of Springfield, VA

Grandchildren

Hector Y. Marquez of Halifax
Omar E. Marquez (Deanna) of Oakton, VA
Ketty K. Marquez of Malvern, PA
Michael O. Marquez of Richmond, VA


Great Grandchildren
Nathaniel L. Marquez & Katherine E. Marquez of Oakton, VA

*Preceded in Death By*

Siblings
Margarita Marquez, Ana J. Marquez, & Gilberto Marquez

A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 4, 2023 4:00 PM at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Laurie Fox Officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial service. In lieu of flowers please consider the National Parkinsons Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Ste 800, Miami, FL 33131, USA.

Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.

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