Melven S. McKendall, passed away on July 19, 2013 at the age of 96, Beloved husband of the late Louise F. (Zeno) McKendall (d. March 22, 2013), son of the late Maxime and Emily McKendall. Devoted father of Melven (Selina), Ellsworth (Zelda), Melva (Leroy) Dukes, and the late Emile McKendall. Brother of the late Leroy, Emile, Louis, Maxime, Marie, and Lawrence McKendall. Loving grandfather of Patrice Spencer-Hazure, Christine (Elisha)Dillard, Denise and Timothy (Jennifer) Hazure, Kimberly, Eric, Keith (Rosalyn), Christopher and Michael (English) McKendall, Renita (Marc)Scott, Miquel (Shermona)Dukes and Renee (Oronde) Robertson. Also survived by a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. All are invited to attend the mass of Christian burial on Thursday July 25, 2013 at Our Lady of Guadalupe International Shrine of St. Jude 411, N. Rampart Street, Celebrant Fr. John Morin, O.M.I., visitation 8:30am-10:00am with mass immediately following, Interment St. Roch No.2. The family would like to express extreme gratitude to the staff of St. Margaret's Nursing Home, and Canon Hospice.
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Dear Ellsworth and Zelda,
We are sorry about your loss. May the Lord bless you and keep you during this time and always.
Kenneth and Gilda
Kenneth/Gilda Boyd
August 9, 2013
Keith,
I pray that you and your family are being comforted by God's Loving Arms as you bear the heartaches of the loss of the family's monarch.
Dillard University
Legal Affairs
July 30, 2013
Uncle Melven was a gentle and kind man. He will be greatly missed.
Cathelineq Robinson
July 27, 2013
Mr. McKendall and Family
May the Peace of God which passes all understanding, keep you and your family.
Arthemise Triss, (Neighbor)
July 25, 2013
Love you grumps!!! I will miss you. Give grandma a hug and kiss for me.
Renee, Oronde & Amari Robertson
July 24, 2013
Brother Keith
The brothers of Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. offer our condolences to you and your family durning these times. We want you to know that our prayers go with you.
Brother Reginald A. Starks, President
Sigma Lambda Chapter
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
July 24, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Nikki DeLaney
July 24, 2013
I wanted to extend my sympathy to the Mckendall family. While I had not seen Melvin in some time, I will always remember his exceptional warmth . Peggy Bories Schleiff New York, N.Y.
July 23, 2013
May God continue to bless the McKendall family at this time. Take comfort in knowing that Uncle Melven is no longer suffering and is in Heaven with his love Aunt Louise. I will continue to keep you guys in prayer.
Alicia McKendall
July 23, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
WANDA HAZURE
July 23, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 23, 2013
I'M PRAYING FOR THE MCKENDALL FAMILY,
PAULA WEST
July 23, 2013
May he rest in peace and join his wife Louise and live happily forever. He had a great run and he will be missed by all that knew him.California Frankie Garnett, Venice,Ca.
July 23, 2013
I loved Mr. Melven & his family forever alway's
Paula West
July 23, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
CRAIG MOLL
July 23, 2013
my love and prayers goes out to the McKendall family. thank you Melva for all the kind words that was given during my time of breavement I appreciate everything you did. my heart goes out to you and your family.
Giselle Jones
July 22, 2013
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