Luis Medina Wallace, North Carolina Obituary

Luis Medina

<p style="text-align: center;">ENGLISH VERSION</p> <p>Luis Medina, age 82, of Willard left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Sunday, November 1, 2020 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.</p> <p>He was born on&nbsp; August 25, 1938 in Honduras to the late Manuel Gamez and Maria Medina.&nbsp; He was also predeceased by his brother, Gregoria Gamez.</p> <p>Surviving is his wife of 20 years, Marilyn Rivenbark Medina of the home; children, Virna Medina, Luis Medina, Lesbia Medina, Jeaneth Medina, Alex Medina, Manuel Medina, Ada Medina, Dinia Medina, and Marvin Medina; fifteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren; brother, Cayetano Gamez; special friend, Glenda Villela of Wallace; his canine companion, &quot;CoCo&quot;&nbsp;and numerous extended family and friends who loved Luis dearly.</p> <p>Luis was a kind and gentle man who loved his wife and his children deeply.&nbsp; He was a simple man who enjoyed&nbsp;being outdoors,&nbsp;tinkering on his vehicles and eating delicious food that Marilyn prepared for him. He will surely be missed but treasured&nbsp;memories will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved Luis.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Riverview Memorial Park, Watha with the Reverend Howard Harrell officiating.&nbsp;</p> <p>The family will receive friends from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace.&nbsp;</p> <p>Due to Covid-19, mask will be required and social distancing will be practiced.</p> <p>You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by selecting our &quot;Tribute Wall&quot; above.</p> <p>Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Wallace, NC&nbsp; 28466&nbsp; &nbsp;910-285-4005</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">SPANISH VERSION</p> <p><br /> Luis Medina, de 82 a&ntilde;os, de Willard, dej&oacute; esta vida terrenal para su descanso eterno el domingo 1 de noviembre de 2020 desde el New Hanover Regional Medical Center.<br /> Naci&oacute; el 25 de agosto de 1938 en Honduras de los padres ya difuntos Manuel Gamez y Mar&iacute;a Medina. &nbsp;Tambi&eacute;n falleci&oacute; antes que su hermana,Gregoria Gamez.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>Sobreviviendo es su esposa de 20 a&ntilde;os, Marilyn Rivenbark Medina de la casa; &nbsp;ni&ntilde;os,virna Medina, Luis Medina, Lesbia Medina, Jeaneth Medina, Alex Medina, Manuel Medina, Ada Medina, Dinia Medina y Marvin Medina; &nbsp;quince nietos, cuatro bisnietos; &nbsp;hermano, Cayetano Gamez; &nbsp;amiga especial, Glenda J Villela de Wallace; &nbsp;su compa&ntilde;ero canino, &quot;CoCo&quot; y numerosos familiares y amigos que amaban mucho a Luis.</p> <p>Luis era un hombre amable, gentil y generoso que amaba profundamente a su esposa y a sus hijos. &nbsp;Era un hombre sencillo que disfrutaba estar al aire libre,visitar a sus amistades, &nbsp;retocar sus veh&iacute;culos y comer su comida favorita. &nbsp;Seguramente lo extra&ntilde;aremos, pero los recuerdos preciados permanecer&aacute;n para siempre en los corazones de quienes conocieron y amaron a Luis.</p> <p>El servicio junto a la tumba se llevar&aacute; a cabo a las 11:00 a.m. el viernes 6 de noviembre de 2020 en Riverview Memorial Park, Watha, con el reverendo Howard Harrell oficiando.</p> <p>La familia recibir&aacute; amigos a partir de las 6:00 p.m. &nbsp;hasta las 8:00 p.m el jueves 5 de noviembre de 2020 en Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace.</p> <p>Debido a Covid-19, se requerir&aacute; m&aacute;scara y se practicar&aacute; el distanciamiento social.</p> <p>Puede compartir sus recuerdos y enviar condolencias a la familia seleccionando nuestro &quot;Muro de tributos&quot; arriba.</p> <p>Funeraria Quinn-McGowen de Wallace, NC 28466&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;910-285-4005.<br /> <br /> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
August 25, 1938 - November 1, 202008/25/193811/01/2020
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ENGLISH VERSION

Luis Medina, age 82, of Willard left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Sunday, November 1, 2020 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on  August 25, 1938 in Honduras to the late Manuel Gamez and Maria Medina.  He was also predeceased by his brother, Gregoria Gamez.

Surviving is his wife of 20 years, Marilyn Rivenbark Medina of the home; children, Virna Medina, Luis Medina, Lesbia Medina, Jeaneth Medina, Alex Medina, Manuel Medina, Ada Medina, Dinia Medina, and Marvin Medina; fifteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren; brother, Cayetano Gamez; special friend, Glenda Villela of Wallace; his canine companion, "CoCo" and numerous extended family and friends who loved Luis dearly.

Luis was a kind and gentle man who loved his wife and his children deeply.  He was a simple man who enjoyed being outdoors, tinkering on his vehicles and eating delicious food that Marilyn prepared for him. He will surely be missed but treasured memories will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved Luis.   

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Riverview Memorial Park, Watha with the Reverend Howard Harrell officiating. 

The family will receive friends from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace. 

Due to Covid-19, mask will be required and social distancing will be practiced.

You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by selecting our "Tribute Wall" above.

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Wallace, NC  28466   910-285-4005

 

SPANISH VERSION


Luis Medina, de 82 años, de Willard, dejó esta vida terrenal para su descanso eterno el domingo 1 de noviembre de 2020 desde el New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Nació el 25 de agosto de 1938 en Honduras de los padres ya difuntos Manuel Gamez y María Medina.  También falleció antes que su hermana,Gregoria Gamez.                                             

Sobreviviendo es su esposa de 20 años, Marilyn Rivenbark Medina de la casa;  niños,virna Medina, Luis Medina, Lesbia Medina, Jeaneth Medina, Alex Medina, Manuel Medina, Ada Medina, Dinia Medina y Marvin Medina;  quince nietos, cuatro bisnietos;  hermano, Cayetano Gamez;  amiga especial, Glenda J Villela de Wallace;  su compañero canino, "CoCo" y numerosos familiares y amigos que amaban mucho a Luis.

Luis era un hombre amable, gentil y generoso que amaba profundamente a su esposa y a sus hijos.  Era un hombre sencillo que disfrutaba estar al aire libre,visitar a sus amistades,  retocar sus vehículos y comer su comida favorita.  Seguramente lo extrañaremos, pero los recuerdos preciados permanecerán para siempre en los corazones de quienes conocieron y amaron a Luis.

El servicio junto a la tumba se llevará a cabo a las 11:00 a.m. el viernes 6 de noviembre de 2020 en Riverview Memorial Park, Watha, con el reverendo Howard Harrell oficiando.

La familia recibirá amigos a partir de las 6:00 p.m.  hasta las 8:00 p.m el jueves 5 de noviembre de 2020 en Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace.

Debido a Covid-19, se requerirá máscara y se practicará el distanciamiento social.

Puede compartir sus recuerdos y enviar condolencias a la familia seleccionando nuestro "Muro de tributos" arriba.

Funeraria Quinn-McGowen de Wallace, NC 28466             910-285-4005.

 

 

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05
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Thursday, November 05 2020
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Quinn McGowen Funeral Home
612 S. Norwood St.
Wallace, NC 28466
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06
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Friday, November 06 2020
11:00 AM
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Watha/Willard, NC 28478
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