Melcor Rael, 78 of Llano Quemado, formerly of Arroyo Hondo passed away on February 8, 2009. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mercedes Rael, daughter Shirley Hicks, parents, Leandro & Genara Rael, brothers, Inocencio, Manuel, Ebaristo, Onofre, Amado, and Felimon Rael, Meliton Martinez, sisters, Lucy Cassinat, Virginia Rael, Maria Torres and Alicia Ortiz. He is survived by granddaughter, Karen Hicks, great grandsons, Christopher and Matthew, serveral nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Rosary was recited on February 10, 2009 at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Funeral mass was held on February 11, 2009 at San Francisco de Asis Church with interment following at the New Llano Quemado Cemetery.