Jaqueline Espinoza Melendez passed away peacefully in her home on September 17, 2019, following a battle with cancer. She was born February 22, 1977 to Silviano Espinoza Melchor and Reini Melendez De Espinoza in Oaxaca De Juarez, Centro, Oaxaca Mexico.
Jaque leaves behind her two daughters Michelle Reini Garcia, Ashley Jill Garcia and many friends and family members in Mexico and the United States.
Jaque was proud of her daughters and all their accomplishments. She encouraged them to be the best they could be. She loved the joys of motherhood and felt grateful to have been blessed by them. She was soft spoken, kind, honest, and forgiving towards others. Everyone loved Jaque! She was blessed with a naturally kind nature. Jaque loved to go camping and hiking. She enjoyed listening to music, reading, and gathering with friends and family. She lived a life of service and she led by example, touching many lives.
Jaque loved her job working with the residents in the care facilities. She enjoyed cooking delicious meals for them. Jaque was strong. During her chemo treatments she continue with her schooling, studying to become a certified dietary manager and passed. She has done more with cancer than some without.
Jaque was our friend and a part of our families. She is appreciated and admired by all of us. We love her and will miss her sweet smile and beautiful soul. Our hearts are broken at her passing.
We want to thank all the wonderful friends and family that helped care for Jaque during this time. We love and appreciate you. Thanks to Good Shepherd Hospice for the excellent service they provided for Jaque and her family.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 23, 2019 at 12:00 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Union Park 5th Ward, 7699 S. Chad Street, Midvale, UT 84047. A viewing will be held prior to services at 10:00 am. Interment to follow at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. Dimple Dell Rd., (10600 S.), Sandy, UT 84092.
