Melinda “Mela” Valdez, 67, passed away Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, from injuries sustained in a fall. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home of Irving, 606 W.
Airport Freeway, with visitation for family from 4-5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16. Visitation for family and friends continues from 5-8 p.m., with a rosary at 6 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at the Colonial Funeral Home on Saturday, Feb. 17. The service begins at 1 p.m. in the Chapel.
The funeral procession leaves Colonial at 2:40 p.m., with burial to follow at Calvary Hills Cemetery, 3235 Lombardy Lane in Dallas.