Elishia Melgares-Chacon

November 26, 1984 - October 16, 2021

In the early morning hours of October 16th, our beloved Elishia Emilia Melgares received her angel wings to fly home to our Father above. Although her time here was short, Elishia’s life was filled with tremendous love and lasting memories that many will carry forever. Elishia’s biggest blessing was her son Xavier whom she loved dearly! Their love for each other was immeasurable! Born on November 26, 1984, the second child and only daughter of Encarnacion and Judy Chacon, Elishia graduated from Centauri High School in 2003 and earned an associates degree in applied science from Pueblo Community College. She worked as a certified medical assistant for many hospitals and clinics around the valley. Elishia devoted her work and compassion to those in need. Elishia is survived by her only son Xavier, her parents Encarnacion and Judy, two brothers Anthony (Alaina Beiriger) and Encarnacion Jr. (Veronica), paternal grandparents Elipio and Cirila Chacon, and maternal grandmother Cordelia Trujillo. Her memory will be carried on by her five nephews: Deshawn, Encarnacion III, Raydan, Nathaniel, and Eli and one niece: Novalee as well as her many primos and friends. She was preceded in death by her primo River Chacon, Tio Ronnie Gonzales, and maternal grandfather Daniel Gurule. Rosary services will be held on Friday, October 22 at 7pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Conejos. Funeral services on Saturday, October 23 at 1pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe with interment to follow at the Cerritos Cemetery in Manassa, CO. To leave online condolences please visit romerofuneralhomes.com. The care of arrangements has been entrusted to Romero Funeral Home of Alamosa.