Jose Manuel Melendrez was called home on February 25, 2023. He was born in Ogden, Utah to Nicolasa and Victoriano Melendrez on May 18, 1962 His joys in life were singing, dancing, and playing guitar. He had plenty of jobs in life, but working out in the fields was his calling. He is survived by his two children, four grandchildren, seven sisters, and a bunch of nieces and nephews. Manuel was known for making people laugh. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, two brothers, and a niece and nephew. There will be a Rosary at Leavitts Mortuary, 836 36th St., Ogden, UT from 6:00 8:00 pm, Monday, March 6, 2023. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, March 7 at 1:00 pm with a viewing from 12:00 12:45 pm all at Leavitts Mortuary. Interment will be at Leavitts Aultorest Memorial Park. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.leavittsmortuary.com Viewing Monday, March 6, 2023 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 836 36th St Utah, Ogden- 84403 Visitation Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM 836 36th St Utah, Ogden- 84403 Funeral Service Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:00 PM 836 36th St Utah, Ogden- 84403 Burial Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:00 AM - 2:00 PM 836 36th St Utah, Ogden- 84403