Melinda Ann Munoz
December 03, 1940 - April 13, 2022
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Melinda Ann Munoz
December 03, 1940 - April 13, 2022
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Melinda Wayne Munoz
Melinda Wayne Munoz, born December 3,1940, passed away April 13, 2022, after outliving the standard longevity of the lung transplant she received 11 years ago. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and a good friend. The fourth of John Wayne’s seven children and Josephine Saenz’s youngest child, Melinda married Gregory Munoz in 1964. They were married 21 years and raised five children. She especially prided herself on being a fun grandmother to 14 grandchildren who will always remember her creative gift-wrapping, incredible poker playing, as well as her incredible ability to make them laugh.
Melinda attended Immaculate Heart High School and studied at the University of Madrid. She was a true force of life who loved travel, reading, and films. In her spare time, she did volunteer work for many organizations, including St. Anne’s Home, and served as a Teacher for Natural Family Planning. She also was a valiant and passionate advocate in the fight against cancer through the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. A faithful, active Catholic, Melinda served as a Dame of Malta. Throughout her life, Melinda was known for being humorous, enthusiastic about her beautiful children and grandchildren, and full of love for life.
Melinda’s services will be held at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Newport Beach, CA, on Monday, April 25, at 10:30 a.m.
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: April 25, 2022 (10:30 AM)
- Venue: Our Lady Queen Of Angels Catholic Church
- Location: 2046 Mar Vista Dr Newport Beach, CA 92660 - (Get Directions)
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10 responses to Melinda Ann Munoz
Cathy jasek says:
April 25, 2022
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Maria Chrys says:
April 29, 2022
We are deeply saddened about Melinda’s passing.
Our deepest condolences to the family.
We met Melina over 40 years ago and she always had such an enthusiasm for life a wonderful sense of humor she was kind and generous.
We will miss her beautiful smile .
Rest in peach our dear friend.
Chrys and Maria chrys Family
Edward Hernandez Jr says:
May 15, 2022
Edward Hernandez Jr says:
May 15, 2022
Sad to hear of her passing, She was a beautiful person 😢
Imelda Herrera Mata says:
February 27, 2023
Mis condolencias para toda la familia especialmente para Padre Mateo en Gloria Aidé en pases de la señora Melinda un placer haberla conocido y recibirla cierto día en mi hogar esa sonrisa de alegría en la que llegó aquel día jamás lo olvidaré Nuestro Señor y le dé la fortaleza a todos familia mi más sentido pésame Padre bendiciones le acompañe donde quiera que se encuentre