Martha A. Melendez, age 45, of Hobart, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022, surrounded by her family.  She was born in Merrillville, Indiana on July 13, 1976. Martha worked as a front-end manager at Pete's Fresh Market.  She enjoyed decorating, cooking, and watching Disney movies.  She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend.

Martha is survived by her husband, Alfred Melendez; son, Mathew Pagan Cardona; mother, Aurea Luz Arroyo Franqui; sister, Anna Maria Nicole Cardona; brother, Jose Cardona.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jose Enesto Cardona.

A memorial service will take place Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 7:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, 600 W. Old Ridge Road, Hobart, IN 46342.  Visitation will be held prior to the service on Saturday from 2-7 pm.  For more information, please call 219-942-2109.  Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.