Melva Y. Barajas – Dec. 26, 1948 – Oct. 26, 2026

Melva Barajas, 77, passed away on Oct. 26, 2026. Melva was born to Juan Urista and Beatriz Maldonado Urista, on Dec. 26,1948, in Del Rio, Texas. Melva worked for Justin Boot Co. for more than 30 years, where she met her husband, Phillip Barajas. Together, they built a life in Fort Worth surrounded by family and friends. She loved taking road trips back home to San Angelo to visit her sisters, enjoyed dancing and took great pride in her home. Above all, she cherished spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Melva was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Phillip Barajas; her daughter, Patricia Ramirez; her brothers, Luis Urista and Juan “Bimbo” Urista; and her sisters, Hercilia “Kika” Navarro and Rosa Urista. She is survived by her daughters, Chris Malcom and her husband, Kevin, Elsa Ramirez Usrey and Gloria Gomez and her husband, Rickey. She also leaves behind 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; her sisters, Alma Castro and Berta Sanchez; and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. Melva will be deeply missed and forever remembered in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. The family will be holding a celebration of Melva’s life on Nov. 14, 2026, from 12 to 4 p.m., in Fort Worth. Please contact the family for additional details. GREENWOOD FUNERAL HOME Greenwood Funeral Homes – Cremation 3344 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth 76107 817-336-0584