Obituaries

Melvin P. Domingo was born on August 2, 1942, and entered into rest on June 9, 2018 in Fremont. Dealing with squamous cell cancer of the tongue then abrupt cerebral hemorrhage, Melvin Domingo was dealt a curve ball which left his strong heart to slowly and quietly beat its last on June 9, 2018. He is survived by the love of his life, charter bus riding and bingo partner for 46 years, Lydia. His loving brother and sisters Joey, Jesse, Nene, Soledad and Irene. His three children Robin, Cristy and Marc. His nephews Jay, Glen, David, Joerel and Jerico. And the six treasures he held dearly, his grand kids; Maya, Patrick, Sophia, Shayla, Andrew and Simon. Melvin was a family man and even though he was quiet by nature, when he spoke we all listened. Melvin’s favorite story was when he got shot in the neck with a bb gun. He would always tell this story when you least expect it. But every time he told it, you couldn’t help but listen. He was a handyman, fixing and building anything and everything from pergolas to cockatiel cages. With the same hands he also displayed a gentleness with handling life. Nursing a baby California Scrub Jay back to their beautiful blue beauty. He conducted his life much in the same way, handling his relationships with great care and quiet attentiveness. He worked as a Computer operator at Wells Fargo for 37 years, an expert of reel to reel tape backups. Melvin’s two hobbies were fishing and playing bingo. He had a pole for any fish encounter, whether it be salt of fresh. He was also an avid bingo player. He wasn’t the luckiest at bingo, but he made sure that he and Lydia enjoyed themselves. This time, Melvin won his way into heaven.

Visitation will be held from 4 - 8 PM Thursday and Friday with a Vigil Service 6:30 PM, Friday, June 15, 2018 at Fremont Memorial Chapel, 3723 Peralta Blvd., Fremont. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, June 16, 2018, 11:00 AM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont.