Olga Iris Melendez, (nee Quinones), age 65, of Lorain, died on Sunday, December 23, 2007 unexpectedly.
She was born on March 30, 1942 in Penuelas, Puerto Rico, living in Lorain most of her life.
Olga received her nursing degree at Lorain Community College. She was employed as a LPN at St. John West Shore Hospital for over 10 years. Prior to this she worked in patient care for many years.
Olga was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel, Lorain and St. Mary of the Falls Catholic Church.
She enjoyed being with her children and grandchildren. She also loved to cook, especially for the holidays.
She is survived by her sons: Miguel "Mike" Melendez, Jr, of Cleveland, Luis "Tony" Melendez, of Lorain, daughters: Noelia Melendez, of Lorain, Carmen "Lucy" Bernazzoli, of Elyria, and Emily VanNiel, of Olmsted Falls, 5 grandsons; Joshua, Alexander, Tony, Jr., Esteban, and Zachary, brothers: Ruben Quinones, of Puerto Rico, Pedro Quinones, of Lorain and Alben Quinones, of LaGrange and sister: Luz Celenia Fallon, of Olmstead Falls.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Bartolo and Luz Maria (nee Maldonado) Quinones and two sisters: Noelia and Lucila Quinones.
The family will receive friends on Friday, December 28, 2007 from 4-8 p.m. in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain. The family will also receive friends on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until the time of closing prayers at 9:15 a.m. at Sacred Heart Chapel, 4301 Pearl Avenue, Lorain. Funeral mass will follow at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Fr. William Thaden, will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.