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Official Obituary of

Ramon Quiara Melendez

August 31, 1939 ~ January 23, 2024 (age 84) 84 Years Old

Ramon Melendez Obituary

Ramón Quiara Meléndez was born on August 31, 1939 in Santurce, Puerto Rico to Julio Quiara and Virginia Meléndez. He completed an EMT certification and a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico. Ramón liked to help people. In his 30 years of working, he was an EMT and worked as a nurse at the Veterans Hospital in Puerto Rico. He also played baseball for the AA League as a catcher. His favorite hobbies included dancing and listening to salsa, traveling, going to his hometown festivals, eating Puerto Rican food, and spending time with his family. More than anything, he was a loving brother, husband, father, and grandfather. He was very loved by his family, friends, and many others. He was known as the “People’s doctor” around his hometown.

Ramón is survived by his wife, sister, his four children, and his eight grandchildren.


Ramón Quiara Meléndez nació el 31 de agosto del 1939 en Santurce, Puerto Rico. Sus padres fueron Julio Quiara y Virginia Meléndez. Completó una Certificación en Emergencias Médicas para ser Paramédico y luego completó su Bachillerato en Ciencias con concentración en Enfermería. A Ramón le gustaba ayudar a la personas. En sus 30 años de servicio fue paramédico y trabajó como enfermero en el Hospital de Veteranos de Puerto Rico. También jugó pelota en ligas AA como receptor. Sus pasatiempos favoritos incluían bailar y escuchar salsa, viajar, ir a fiestas de su pueblo en Cataño, comer comida puertorriqueña y pasar tiempo con su familia. Más que cualquier otra cosa, fue un hermano, esposo, padre y abuelo amoroso. Fue muy amado por su familia, amigos y muchos otros ya que era conocido como el “Doctor del Pueblo.”

A Ramón le preceden su esposa, hermana, sus cuatro hijos y sus ocho nietos.

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Services

Visitation
Thursday
February 1, 2024

12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Heritage Gardens Funeral Home
2201 Partin Drive North
Niceville, FL 32578

Funeral Service
Thursday
February 1, 2024

2:00 PM
Heritage Gardens Funeral Home
2201 Partin Drive North
Niceville, FL 32578

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