Jesus Reyes-Melendez

Dec 25, 1928 — Sep 8, 2026

Jesus Reyes Melendez was born on December 25, 1928, and gained his angel wings on September 8, 2026. He will be deeply missed by his beloved family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched. Jesus was preceded in death by his parents, Maria Melendez and Juan Reyes; his sisters, Eugenia Ortega and Carmen Navarro; his brothers, Juan Reyes, Pedro Reyes, Diego Reyes, and Jose Reyes; and his in-laws, Luz M. Reyes, Angel Ortega, and Gaspar Navarro.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Otilia Cruz Reyes; his daughters, Maria Cecilia Reyes-Rivera, Isabel Cristina Rivera Reyes, and Carmen Margarita Reyes; and his son, Manuel Alfonso Reyes. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Betsymarie Rivera, Josue Rivera, Samuel Rivera, Abner Rivera, Isabel Kristin Rivera, Phillip Tu, and Raul Torres Jr. (Raulito); and his great-grandchildren, Noah Samuel Muniz Rivera, Madison Elyce Muniz Rivera, and Sophie Anne Rivera. He will also be lovingly remembered by his sisters, Antonia Ortiz and Gloria Serano; his son-in laws, Jose Rivera, Jesus Rivera; and his in-laws, Mercedes Navarro, Nilda and Brian Masony, Sarah Williams, Francisca Reyes, Jannette Cowart, Annette Clark, Manuela Cruz, Roberto Ortiz, Francisco Cruz, Manuel Cruz Gavino Jr., and Juan Cruz.

Jesus was blessed with many special family and friends. Those who will cherish his memory include Mercedes Navarro and Jennifer Avila, Daniel and Lucy Reyes, Vilma Reyes, Juan Carlos Santa Cruz Ventura (Carl), Angel Luis and Migdalia Suliverez, Genaro and Evelina Torres and family, Carlos and Candida Ramos, Olga Guadalupe, Maria Guadalupe-Thomas and Victor Guadalupe, Maria I. Lopez (Chabela), Julio Montes, Juanita Ramos, Hector Rivera and family, Annie Tirado, Angel Tirado and family, Carmen Santiago and Rafael Colon, Michelle Martinez and Hector Bermudez, John Metelus and family, Denis Nash and family, Iglesia Movimiento Pentecostal - Diamond Ruby, Alfonso Hadaway and Cheryl Richardson. Many other cousins, nieces, and nephews who touched Jesus’ life are too numerous to mention, but their love, kindness, and friendship will always be remembered and appreciated.

Jesus family would also like to give a special thanks to Kenisha Hendrickson, Continuum Care, Nurse Lisa Lopez, Nurse Niquani Kelly, and Shawna Mitchele.

Friends and family are invited to attend the viewing on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Divine Chapel, 129 Peter’s Rest, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. The funeral service will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Divine Chapel, with viewing beginning at 9:00 AM and the funeral service at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow the funeral service at the New Veteran Section of Kingshill Cemetery.

May Jesus Reyes Melendez rest peacefully in the arms of the Lord and may his memory forever remain a blessing to all who knew and loved him.

Jesús Reyes Meléndez nació el 25 de diciembre de 1928 y recibió sus alas de ángel el 8 de septiembre de 2026. Será profundamente extrañado por su amada familia, sus amigos y todos aquellos cuyas vidas tocó. Jesús fue precedido en la muerte por sus padres, María Meléndez y Juan Reyes; sus hermanas, Eugenia Ortega y Carmen Navarro; sus hermanos, Juan Reyes, Pedro Reyes, Diego Reyes y José Reyes; y sus familiares políticos, Luz M. Reyes, Ángel Ortega y Gaspar Navarro.

Deja para atesorar su memoria a su amada esposa, Otilia Cruz Reyes; sus hijas, María Cecilia Reyes-Rivera, Isabel Cristina Rivera Reyes y Carmen Margarita Reyes; y su hijo, Manuel Alfonso Reyes. También le sobreviven sus nietos, Betsymarie Rivera, Josué Rivera, Samuel Rivera, Abner Rivera, Isabel Kristin Rivera, Phillip Tu y Raúl Torres Jr. (Raulito); y sus bisnietos, Noah Samuel Muniz Rivera, Madison Elyce Muniz Rivera y Sophie Anne Rivera. También será recordado con mucho amor por sus hermanas, Antonia Ortiz y Gloria Serano; sus yernos, José Rivera y Jesús Rivera; y sus familiares políticos, Mercedes Navarro, Nilda y Brian Masony, Sarah Williams, Francisca Reyes, Jannette Cowart, Annette Clark, Manuela Cruz, Roberto Ortiz, Francisco Cruz, Manuel Cruz Gavino Jr. y Juan Cruz.

Jesús fue bendecido con muchos familiares y amigos especiales. Entre aquellos que atesorarán su memoria se encuentran Mercedes Navarro y Jennifer Avila, Daniel y Lucy Reyes, Vilma Reyes, Juan Carlos Santa Cruz Ventura (Carl), Ángel Luis y Migdalia Suliverez, Genaro y Evelina Torres y familia, Carlos y Candida Ramos, Olga Guadalupe, María Guadalupe-Thomas y Victor Guadalupe, María I. López (Chabela), Julio Montes, Juanita Ramos, Héctor Rivera y familia, Annie Tirado, Ángel Tirado y familia, Carmen Santiago y Rafael Colón, Michelle Martinez y Héctor Bermúdez, John Metelus y familia, Denis Nash y familia, Iglesia Movimiento Pentecostal - Diamond Ruby, Alfonso Hadaway y Cheryl Richardson. Muchos otros primos, sobrinas, sobrinos y familiares que formaron parte de la vida de Jesús son demasiado numerosos para mencionarlos, pero su amor, bondad y amistad siempre serán recordados y apreciados.

La familia de Jesús también desea expresar un agradecimiento especial a Kenisha Hendrickson, Continuum Care, la Enfermera Lisa Lopez, la Enfermera Niquani Kelly y Shawna Mitchele.

Familiares y amigos están invitados a asistir al velatorio el jueves 17 de septiembre de 2026, de 3:00 p. m. a 5:00 p. m., en Divine Chapel, ubicada en 129 Peter’s Rest, St. Croix, Islas Vírgenes de los Estados Unidos. El servicio funerario se llevará a cabo el viernes 18 de septiembre de 2026, en Divine Chapel, comenzando el velatorio a las 9:00 a. m. y el servicio funerario a las 10:00 a. m. El entierro se realizará después del servicio funerario en la Sección de Veteranos del Cementerio de Kingshill.

Que Jesús Reyes Meléndez descanse en paz en los brazos del Señor, y que su memoria permanezca para siempre como una bendición para todos aquellos que lo conocieron y lo amaron.

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