Obituary of Melba Zaremba

MELBA YOLANDA ZAREMBA EDINBURG- Melba Yolanda Zaremba, 67, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at her residence in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rene and Mercedes Hinojosa. Melba will forever be remembered as one of the best teachers, sponsors, and friends. She was very passionate about teaching and always left a lasting mark on her students wherever she taught. Her abilities as a teacher were impeccable and her students loved her because she was so committed to their educational needs. As a UIL Accounting sponsor, Melba took her students to the state level of competition almost every year. For many of her students in UIL, Melba was more than just a sponsor, she was also a mentor. Her career success in education was not an accident. Melba was also a highly successful district and regional manager for Avon. She was twice selected as a top ten manager in the world in her short career. No obstacle could prevent Melba from achieving her goals. Outside of work, Melba was a founding member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Society at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Edinburg and served as its president until this year. Continuing her commitment to education and through her efforts as President for the local chapter of Association of University Women (AAUW), an endowment was created at UTPA. Melba will be sorely missed by the many lives she's touched. Melba is survived by her husband, Charles Stanley Zaremba of Edinburg; a son, Charles Michael Zaremba of McAllen; a daughter, Christina Ann Zaremba of Sharyland; two sisters, Rosie Stockwell of Edinburg and Mercedes Garcia of Sharyland; and a brother, Rene Hinojosa, Jr. of Pharr. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today, July 17, 2015, at Legacy Chapels in Edinburg. Funeral mass will take place at 2 p.m. today, July 17, 2015, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Edinburg. Interment of ashes will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2015, at Valley Memorial Gardens in McAllen. Funeral services are under the direction of Legacy Chapels in Edinburg.