1939
2015
Pequeno, Melba V. Ashley 75, born into life December 18, 1939, born into eternity March 20, 2015. Beloved wife of Ruben; loving mother of Linda "Tinker" (Vince) Poliszczuk, Ruben Jr. "Bubba" Pequeno, and Charlie Pequeno; adoring grandmother of Katey, Jake, Kyle, and Max; most adoring great-grandmother of Joshua, Lilly, and Juju; caring sister of Duck, Larry, Joyce, Bobby, the late Charles, Kerrie, Bud, Annie, Jerry, and Gail; dear daughter of Charley and Thides Ashley; cherished aunt and fond friend of many. Melba loved kids, playing cards, Bingo, garage sales, and making people laugh. We will miss her wonderful sense of humor. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Celebration of Life Service Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western, Chicago; Interment Rosehill Cemetery. Info 773-561-6874 or to sign Melba's online guestbook and view her MeM Video Tribute, go to www.DrakeandSonFuneralHome.com.
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We never get over losing our mothers. Visiting the sentiments left for your mom and mine. Love the love xoxo
Sandi Cajigas
Friend
August 4, 2021
Keeping you in my prayers Melba. May you Rest In Peace
Carole Fuller
Friend
March 16, 2019
Momma, I miss you
January 8, 2017
Memaw I'm miss you so much words can not describe how much I loved you and will continue loving you u were the best grandma anyone could ever ask for you had the biggest heart in the world and did anything for me today is gonna be the hardest day of my life having to say good bye I just wish I had one more day with you I love you Memaw love your kateybug
katey Pequeno
March 28, 2015
Aunt Melba you were such a big part of my life and my heart I will cherish all the memories for ever uncle Ruben Tinker Bubba and Charlie I love you with all that I am and will always be here for you.
Debi Gilley
March 26, 2015
I am wishing you and yours the very best in this most difficult of times. Love you Chuckie.
Chuck Poliszczuk
March 25, 2015
Sending all my love, and deepest sympathy to all of you during this hard time. Melba was a neighborhood icon. She was so very kind, caring,and welcoming to all of us kids. May your laughter and loving personality be remembered to all of those lives you have touched. Thank you for blessing my life with your presence.
Pepper Krunig
March 25, 2015
My condolences to all the family. The passing of a loved one is truely lifes most difficult things.God Bless to all!
Thomas McDonnell
March 25, 2015
My Condolences! Melba will always be remembered for her kind, loving, generous and humorous spirit. She will be cherished in our hearts with deep fondness and admiration. Love you!
Alexandra Aguayo
March 25, 2015
Our deepest condolences.Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Melba.She was a great women.I will always have fond memories of knowing Melba at Aladdin's Castle/Namco.
Ronald and Carolyn Ochodnicky
March 25, 2015
Ruben & Family, So sorry on the loss of Melba. Please except our deepest sympathy! She will forever be in our hearts and prayers!
Jill Mangialardi
March 25, 2015
To Melba's family, I am so very sad to hear about her passing. She will be missed but more important, she is remembered for being such a sweat, loving person. Melba you are truly a divine soul that touched so many lives. I treasure the times you spent with me making ceramics and hanging out with my husband and I when we were at Tinker's parties. You had a gift for making people feel so welcome.
Laura Barat
March 24, 2015
Dear Uncle Ruben, Tinker,Bubba & Charlie- so sorry to hear about Aunt Melba. She welcomed me into the Ashley / Pequeno family with open arms and caring heart that she had. Will never forget her. May She rest in Peace ....
Cheryl Newtoff
March 24, 2015
Dear Pequeno Family,So sorry for your loss. I apologize that I cannot make the wake. My thoughts are with you all. Sam Mabrito
March 24, 2015
Thank you, Melba, for bringing such joy to Hudson Avenue. I remember how you would sit on the front steps of your house and greet people passing by. My parents and other neighbors enjoyed talking with you because of your friendliness, optimism, joy, and good sense. You made this world a better place.
Mike Spreitzer
March 24, 2015
My dear friends, My memories of Melba will be of us laughing. Her beautiful smile and amazing sense of humor. There was no generation gap when it came to Melba. She was an awesome woman so full of love for her family, and a friend to so many. I wish you all peace in your hearts knowing she will always be there. I will always think of her and smile.
marsha Puerto
March 23, 2015
Dear Ruben and Family,
Al and I are very sorry about Melba's passing. She was a special friend and I will miss her very much. I wish I could be there to say goodbye, Melba was one in a million and I will always remember her.
Love Lucille
Lucille Rhodes
March 23, 2015
So sorry to hear of Melba's passing. What a great lady!
Joan Pagano
March 23, 2015
Ruben , we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . Melba will be greatly missed but never forgoton !!
Tim and Tonya Stanton
March 23, 2015
Dear Ruben and family,
I am very sorry to hear of Melba's passing. Remembering many fun times and much laughter with her.
May she rest in peace, and her memories become a source of comfort to all of you.
Francine (DeCarlo) Nuccio
March 23, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about Melba's passing. I will always remember the good times on Hudson Ave with her.
Kathy Spreitzer
March 23, 2015
Rubin and family - so very sorry for your loss. Knew Melba and all of you for many years. Such a nice lady. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Carole Fuller (sister to Betty Murray)
Carole Fuller
March 23, 2015
Melba you were one of the greats RIP
Joe Murzyn
March 23, 2015
Love and miss U aunt melba
Josh Conner
March 23, 2015
Our Condolences from the Madrid Family.
Renee Madrid
March 22, 2015
Our deepest sympathies. We are truly sorry for your lost. Thinking of you
Ed & Sherri Brock
March 22, 2015
We send sincere condolences to all of you from our family to yours. I know Melba was and is dearly loved. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of her family and friends. Blessings, Tony, Vida and Anna Taylor (Vida Slattery Taylor)
Vida Taylor
March 22, 2015
I will never forget Melba's beautiful smile. May she rest in peace & forever be your special Angel in Heaven. May God Bless all of you especially at this most sorrowful time.
March 22, 2015
This world lost a very sweet lady.
And heaven has another angel.
My love to the family.
Leslie Santellano
March 22, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear this! The world lost a wonderful woman. My condolences to Ruben,Tinker,Buba and Charile! She was a beautiful woman and always have great advice
Cathy McLevain (Madrid)
March 22, 2015
Melba always had a friendly smile and made everyone feel welcomed and at home in the office. Will fondly remember her from the days we were still on Paulina Street.
My condolences to Ruben and her family...
Bill Eich
March 22, 2015
May your faith in everlasting life bring you through this very difficult time. My deepest condolences on losing this very special woman... She shall never be forgotten
Sandi CAJIGAS
March 22, 2015
So sorry to hear about Melba. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of loss.
Sheila Gibbs Hill
March 22, 2015
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