Porferio Medellin, Jr.

It is with sadness that the family of Porferio Medellin, Jr., 74, announces his unexpected passing on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Christus Spohn Hospital in Beeville.

Porferio was born May 22, 1950, in Mathis, to Porferio Medellin Sr. and Adela (Cavanas) Medellin. He married Mary Jane Perez on October 11, 2008, in Beeville. He retired from a fulfilling career as a foreman and industrial worker in the oilfield industry, where he earned the respect and admiration of those who worked alongside him. Porferio was a beloved family man and respected member of the community, He enjoyed fishing and spending time his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Adela and Porferio Medellin Sr. and his brother, Alexander Medellin.

Survivors include his devoted wife, Mary Jane Medellin, and their cherished daughters, Michelle (Jose) Cardenas, Stacy (Justin) Banda, Samantha (Daniel) Galindo, Stephanie Moya, Sandra Gomez and Rosie Medellin. Porferio also leaves behind his sons, David Medellin, Samuel Moya Jr., Martin Medellin and Porferio Medellin III. He was a loving brother to Sylvia (Ismael) Martinez Jr., Ana (Daniel) Mejia, Anastion (Diana) Medellin, Faustino (Julie) Medellin, and Israel Medellin. He will be remembered with great love by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 9, at Angelus Funeral Home in Beeville with a Rosary to be recited at 7 o’clock that evening.

The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, at Angelus Funeral Home with Deacon Roger Rosenbaum officiating. Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Samuel Moya Jr., David Medellin, Joseph Gomez, Sirldo Medellin, Sergio Rodriguez and Joe Angel Bernal.

Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Ismael Martinez, Jose Cardenas, Justin Banda and Daniel Galindo Jr.