Teofila Melendez Amaya

Teofila Melendez Amaya, of Tickfaw, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the age of 65. She was born on February 15, 1961, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, the daughter of the late Alejo Amaya Espinoza and Clemencia Espinoza Barron. Teofila will be remembered as a dedicated wife, and a loving mother and grandmother. She touched many lives and will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Teofila is survived by her husband, Juan Melendez; children, Marcelino Melendez Amaya, Nabor Melendez Amaya (Alondra Mendez Melendez), Adan Melendez Amaya (Karla Cervantes Guerreo), and Cindy Guadalupe Melendez Amaya; grandchildren, Yeilym, Yohanne, Yannes, Nathan, Scarlett, Julieta, and Carlos; 4 siblings; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church, 14450 Hwy 442, Tickfaw, Louisiana 70466 on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 11:00 am, with Rev. Ted Dorsey officiating.

Family and friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd, Hammond, Louisiana 70401 on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

Interment at Colonial Cemetery in Independence, Louisiana will be on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 10:00 am.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home and Crematory of Hammond and Ponchatoula. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.