Socorro Medina
April 04, 2015
Socorro Melendez Medina, 87, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Fleur Heights Care Center.
Socorro was born May 12, 1927 in Mexico City, Mexico to Juan Melendez and Guadalupe Quintanar Melendez. She moved to the United States at the age of 23 and lived in Des Moines for over 60 years. Socorro spent the majority of her life as a homemaker raising her children and grandchildren while taking care of many others.
Her favorite times were spent surrounded by her family and visiting her home country of Mexico. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and watching her Spanish soaps. Socorro’s selfless character was portrayed through giving to various missionaries, volunteering at church and in the Latino community, and her willingness to help anyone in need. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church.
Socorro is survived by her daughters, Gloria Cano and Lourdez “Lou” (Armando) Rincon; grandchildren, Melissa (Hector), Tony, Ulysses and Julius; great-grandchildren, Vanessa, Joseph, Anthony and Ellena; nephew, John Garrido and a host of extended family and loving friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred “Al” Medina.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Avenue, followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery. The family will greet friends Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with the Rosary recited at 6:30 p.m., at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ebony Yates
04/07/2015
Julius & Family:
I'm sorry for your loss. I never got to personally met her, but Julius speaks very highly of her. I pray for your families peace and comfort during this time, and may you all give each other the strength you all need to get through this time. <3
Ellen and Frank Celsi
04/07/2015
Gloria and Family:
We are sorry on the loss of your dear mother, but with our Catholic faith, we know she is now in a better faith. You will miss her terribly as she was such a wonderful woman and mother.
I remember, as a new social worker, employed at Pioneer Columbus, that I came to her home on SW 1st and explained what our new community center could do for families.
Your mother was a beautiful classy lady and full of faith in God. Continue to do good works and pray like she did.
(We have a wake service and funeral (Virgene McManus) that overlaps your mother's and will not be able to attend. We've been close friends for over 50 years.)
May God bless each of you during this difficult period in your lives. Frank and Ellen Celsi
Conchie Pratt (Burriola)
04/07/2015
Socorro holds a very warm and special place in my heart and I know in the hearts of all of my family members. All of my happy childhood memories have her in them, playing in her yard and eating the sour apples from her tree. She was a loving, nurturing Godly woman who will be greatly missed. I know Mama, Aunt Juana and Gramps were right there to welcome her home. All my Love and prayers to all the Family.
Mikel J. Johnson
04/06/2015
Gloria, blessings to you and your family as you gather to honor the life of your mother and her many accomplishments. May her love comfort each of you.
Linda Terry
04/06/2015
Gloria & family-
Thinking about you all and sending you strength during this difficult time. You are in my prayers.