Merlinda C. Medina

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Merlinda C. Medina

July 31, 1939 ~ October 24, 2024

Our beloved mother Merlinda C. Medina passed away on October 24, 2024, surrounded by family in her home in Washington Terrace. She will forever leave a blessing in our hearts.

Mom was the youngest child born to Abraham and Maria Moreno Cervantes. She was born and raised in the Ogden Valley and attended St. Joseph Catholic and Ogden high schools. She earned her degree in cosmetology.

She married Arthur Z. Medina and together they raised three daughters: Rita Romero of Las Vegas, Andrea Neiswender (John) of Washington Terrace and Lisa Medina (Don) of Layton. Mom and Dad took several adventures including road trips, camping and luxury cruises.

She retired after many years from Smith’s Food and Drug. Her most favorite occupation was being a mother and especially a grandmother to her six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She volunteered numerous hours and served as an active member of St. Mary’s and Holy Family parishes. Her charm, companionship and “Diva” status will be deeply missed by all. After her beloved “Artie” passed, she kept her hobbies of shopping, dining and church Bingo, which she enjoyed with her daughters and grandchildren.

Merlinda is survived by her three daughters and son-in-law, John; six grandchildren Royce, Ryan, Russell, Brody, Taylor and Micah; seven great-grandchildren Brinlee, Cheylinn, Ryker, Remi, Zeke, Nova and Revyn; two sisters, Hope Salazar of Ogden and Josie Gomez of Las Vegas; and sister-in-law Carolyn Cervantes of Garland. She was preceded in death by her favorite dance partner and husband; her parents, Abraham and Maria Cervantes; and her brother Rudy Cervantes.

Thank you, Mom and Dad, for all the wonderful memories.

A funeral Mass was celebrated on November 2, 2024 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ogden. Interment, Lindquist’s Washington Heights Memorial Park.

The family would like to thank Dr. Hemmersmeier, Symbii Hospice, and nurse Cailey for caring for our mom. A special thanks to the Medina family for all their love and support.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation in her name to Holy Family Catholic Church, 1100 East 5550 South, Ogden, UT 84403.