of Benton, AR
June 30, 1987 - December 15, 2012
Richard Manuel Melian, age 25, of Benton passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012. He was born June 30, 1987 in Newark, New Jersey to Moises A. Melian and Ana Carolina Castro-Mejia. Before moving to Benton, he graduated from Matheny School and Hospital in Peapack, New Jersey in 2008. Richard was a member of Northside Church of Christ in Benton and was loved by many.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his four siblings, Alexandra C. Mejia, Steven P. Mejia, Maylin R. Mejia, and Helen Melian; his maternal grandparents, David Castro and Blanca R. Fuentes, and his paternal grandparents, Manuel and Elsa Melian.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Northside Church of Christ with Bro. Fernando Toledo officiating. Interment will follow at Old Rosemont Memorial Park in Benton. Serving as pallbearers will be Steven Mejia, Kyle Castro, Benjamin Castro, Wilfredo Aguilar, Henry Castro, Peter Elias, Moises Melian, Bro. Fernando Toledo, and Gerardo Vazquez.
Visitation will be from 6:00 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047).
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19 Condolence(s)
JoAnn Elias
Friday, December 21, 2012
Our deepest regrets and sympathies are with you all at this time. It was a privilege and an honor to have known Richard. We send our support and love, now and in the future.
Peter, JoAnn. Sydney and
Madison Elias
Elias Fuentes
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Carolina a veces nos preguntamos porque suceden las cosas como pasan pero nuestro señor sabe la repuesta que nosotros nunca comprenderemos en esos momentos. Por medio de los eventos que experimentamos nos revela lo necesario. Sabemos que Richard se encuentra en el paraíso al lado de Dios donde no hay sufrimiento, dolor o confusión si no alegría. La gloria es de El.
Salmos 100: 1-5.
Aclamen alegres al Señor, habitantes de toda la tierra. Adoren al Señor con regocijo. Presentense ante el con canticos de jubilo. Reconozcan que el Señor es Dios: el nos hizo, y somos suyos. Somos su pueblo, ovejas de su prado. Entren por sus puertas con acción de gracias; vengan a sus atrios con himnos de alabanza; denle gracia, alaben su nombre. Porque el Señor es bueno y su gran amor es eterno; su fidelidad permanece para siempre.
Rebecca Price
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
I only knew Richard for a short time but I will always remember him. He was such a sweet person and it was an honor to care for him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May God's comfort and peace be with you,
Rebecca
Marlon Elias
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Richard, yo se que ya estas al lado de nuestro señor en un mundo donde todos somos iguales y amados sin ninguna differencia por nuestro padre todo poderoso. Richard yo te recuerdo como el niño que conoci, pero ahora que veo tu foto ya eras todo un hombre, quien dejo este mundo cruel y camino a la harmonia. Richard Q.E.P.D. Carolina siento mucho tu perdida, pero recuerda que solo el señor sabe la razon de sus pruebas que pone en nuestro camino. Hay pruebas que son tan dolorosas que muchos nos preguntamos "cual es el castigo que estoy pagando". Tienes que ser fuerte y siguer luchando.
saludos a todos y siempre los recuerda Marlon (el italiano)
Cristy Williamson
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Oh Ana & family... I was so saddened to hear of Richard 's passing. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Wanda Melian
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Hi Richard,
I want to let you know that I love you very much.
You will always be in my heart.
Now you are one of those beautiful angels that are watching over us along with god.
This is not a good bye because we will see each other again. Love your cousin Wanda.
Krissia Roman Elias
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Sé que ninguna palabra ni ningún gesto podrá calmar el dolor que sientes ahora, pero debes saber que la muerte a veces llega para darle paz a los que más sufren.
Ahora sabemos que Richard Manuel Melian se encuentra feliz sin ningun dolor y en Paz junto a nuestro padre celestial.
Cindy Aguilar
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Richard,
You will be missed. You were a gift from God that brought all the people you touched smiles and laughters. You've always been an angel but now you're an angel with beautiful wings :)
Love your cousin,
Cindy
Alex
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
I am sorry to hear of Richard's passing. Please know ya'll are in our thoughts and prayers.
Renetté
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Rich, you will be missed more than you'll ever know by the ppl you touched (me) and you're family. losing someone is a pain everyone hates to feel but its a necessary pain. you'll be remembered though your sisters and brothers. Luv yu.
Ron & Sarah Morris
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
We did not know your Richard Manuel, but we’ve had difficult times like you’re going through right now. My wife and I lost two sons in years past and we cherish their memories. One was 21 when he was killed in a wreck while on a motorcycle and the other was 19 when he was killed in an electrical accident.
As time passes you will be able to think more on the good times that you had together and less about loosing him. Remember also, each family member deals with loss in different ways.
It is always good to hear people remember and name the one you’ve lost. Richard Manuel will not be forgotten by friends and I hope they’ll have the courage to talk of him with you.
May God comfort you.
Alexandra
Monday, December 17, 2012
HI RICHARD!!!! thats what I always say when I see you. I miss you so much and its hard to see my life without you.I know you are happy up in your new home with God by your side. You may not be here on this earth but you are in my heart and I just want to say " I love you very much" Your sister Alexandra.
Donna
Monday, December 17, 2012
god bless
Santiago Abarca Fuentes
Monday, December 17, 2012
La familia Abarca Fuentes por este medio se une al pesar por la irreparable perdida de Richard. Sabemos que esta ante la presencia de Dios en este momento y que esta libre de todo sufrimiento. Descanse en Paz. Rogamos también por fortaleza y resignación para su familia.
Maria Lorena Aguilar
Monday, December 17, 2012
Richard, se que te encuentras en un mejor lugar donde el dolor ya no existe, donde tus 2 piernitas pueden correr como una liebre y tus preciosos ojitos pueden ver la luz del dia pero mejor aun pueden ver el rostro y esa mirada de amor de nuestro padre Dios. Se que algun dia nos volveremos a reunir y ese dia te dire ONE y tu me diras TWO. Te quiero papi con todo mi corazon y siempre estaras en mi pensamiento y en mis oraciones. I love you & I miss you. Tia Loren
Maria Lorena Aguilar
Monday, December 17, 2012
Richard, se que te encuentras en un mejor lugar donde el dolor ya no existe, donde tus 2 piernitas pueden correr como una liebre y tus preciosos ojitos pueden ver la luz del dia pero mejor aun pueden ver el rostro y esa mirada de amor de nuestro padre Dios. Se que algun dia nos volveremos a reunir y ese dia te dire ONE y tu me diras TWO. Te quiero papi con todo mi corazon y siempre estaras en mi pensamiento y en mis oraciones. I love you & I miss you. Tia Loren
Fernando Toledo
Monday, December 17, 2012
"“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die" Jesus Christ (John 11:25)
Jennifer reeves
Monday, December 17, 2012
Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. We love you.
Ana Carolina Mejia
Monday, December 17, 2012
"GOD loves HIS CHILDREN
and takes care of them."
Richard I love you and will never forget you, you will live in my heart forever. Your mom :)