02/14/2026
In Loving Memory
Melanie Aguilar
July 14, 1982 - February 12, 2026
It is with hearts weighed down by unimaginable sorrow and our souls wrapped in grief as the Aguilar Family shares the untimely passing of their beloved Melanie Aguilar, who at the loving age of 43 was called home to Our Heavenly Father in Heaven on February 12, 2026. The loss of Melanie leaves behind a silence that words struggle to fill, a space that can only be occupied by the love Melanie gave so freely and the memories she leaves etched forever in the hearts of those who were blessed to know her. In this moment of profound sadness, her family leans on their faith, trusting in God’s promise that life does not end, but is transformed through His eternal mercy and grace.
Melanie was born on July 14, 1982, in Corpus Christi, Texas, as the cherished daughter of Allen Aguilar and Lorraine Rojas Aguilar. From the very beginning of her life, Melanie carried a radiant spirit, a gentle soul with a heart large enough to love deeply, forgive easily, and embrace life with courage even during difficult times. Melanie was raised in the Catholic faith, where she learned early the meaning of compassion, sacrifice, and devotion to family, as these values shaped the woman she would become and guided her throughout her life’s journey. Melanie spent most of her life in Robstown, Texas, a community where her smile and warm presence became familiar to so many, and in the last ten years, she made her home in Refugio, Texas, where she worked as a cook at Whataburger. She served others with kindness, often greeting customers and coworkers with a smile that could brighten even the hardest day. When she was not working, Melanie embraced life fully, as she loved listening to music, allowing the songs to speak when words could not. She also cherished the laughter, the simple moments, and the comfort of being surrounded by her family. Melanie looked forward to the family gatherings where her heart truly came alive, that were filled with stories, laughter, and the warmth that only comes from being together. Yet above all else, the greatest joy of Melanie’s life was her children, as she loved watching them play sports, cheering from the sidelines, encouraging them with unconditional pride; these were the moments she treasured most deeply. Melanie’s children were her world, her purpose, and the living reflection of her love. Melanie was a loving and caring daughter, a devoted companion, a proud and nurturing mother, a supportive sister, a cherished granddaughter, a joyful grandmother, and a dear friend to so many. She gave of herself without hesitation, often placing others before her own needs. Melanie’s love was steadfast, quiet but powerful; the kind of love that leaves an everlasting imprint on the soul. Those who knew Melanie will remember her for her laughter, her resilience, her compassion, and her ability to make others feel seen and valued.
As people of faith, we find comfort in believing that Melanie has now entered into the eternal embrace of Our Lord, where sorrow and pain no longer exist. She goes home to Our Heavenly Father to be reunited once again with her loving father, Allen Aguilar; her paternal grandparents, Saragosa Aguilar and Modesta Aguilar; her maternal grandparents, Jose Rojas and Juanita Rojas; and her uncle, Raul Salinas Jr. What a glorious and beautiful reunion it must have been, a heavenly welcome filled with love, tears of joy, and the peace that only God can give. Though our hearts ache with separation, we trust that Melanie now rests in the light of Christ, embraced by those who awaited her arrival.
Melanie leaves to cherish her precious and everlasting memories that will continue to live on in the hearts of her caring companion, Justin Samuel Gonzales Sr.; her beloved children, Mic Lee Medrano, Melinda Leann Medrano, Miranda Lee Villarreal, Mia Nevaeh Aguilar, Jade Michelle Gonzales, Jaselynn Samuel Gonzales, and Justin Samuel Gonzales Jr.; her loving mother, Lorraine Aguilar; her siblings, Mallory Villegas, Justin Joshua (Sabrina) Villegas, Gina (Delfino) Avila, Allen Aguilar Jr., and Daisy Aguilar; her cherished granddaughters, Laura Madison Hernandez and Olivia Leandra Hernandez; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and countless friends who will forever hold her memory close to their hearts.
The pain of Melanie’s passing is profound, yet her family finds strength in the promise of eternal life and in the understanding that love does not end with death. Melanie’s legacy lives on in every life she touched, in every lesson of love she taught, every smile she gave, and every moment she shared. Though tears fall endlessly now, they are a reflection of a life deeply loved and a soul that will never be forgotten.
The Aguilar Family extends a sincere and heartfelt invitation to all loved ones and friends to join them in prayer, remembrance, and celebration of Melanie’s beautiful life, as a visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM that evening at Ramon Funeral Home, 800 Lincoln Ave, Robstown, Texas. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 204 Dunne Ave, Robstown, Texas. Interment will follow at St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Robstown, Texas.
As we say goodbye for now, we do so with hearts full of grief but also with faith in God’s eternal promise. May the angels lead Melanie into paradise. May the saints welcome her with open arms. May perpetual light shine upon her, and may she rest in the peace and love of Christ forever. “Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.”