"Mel" Obituary (1942 - 2021) - Pontiac, Illinois

Ismael "Mel" Trevino 79, of Pontiac, passed away at Elmwood Nursing and Rehab Center in Maryville on September 22nd, 2021, at 6:00 a.m. Cremation rites have been accorded. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Father David Sabel officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery at a later date. A visitation will be held on Monday, September 27th, 2021, at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mel was born on September 19, 1942, in Laredo, TX, to the proud parents of Toribio Trevino and Victoria (Gonzalez) Trevino. He married Angelita Borrego on March 22nd, 1968, in Pontiac, IL. She preceded him in death on March 29th, 2017. He is survived by his children, Marcus Lee Trevino of Pontiac, Tania Scott of Centralia, and Dahlia Chapman of Centralia; sisters, Antonia (Delores) Balderas of San Antonio, TX. Sylvia Henderson of Battle Creek, MI. Jovita Kratochvil of Pontiac, Diana Trevino of Pontiac, Elsa Flores of Waco, TX and Maria Isabel Zavala of Peoria; brothers, Leonel Trevino of Peoria, Guadalupe Trevino of Grand Prairie, TX, David Trevino of Peoria, Toribio Trevino of Peoria, Raul (Cindy) Trevino of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren, Baileigh Scott, Evan Trevino, Alex Trevino, and Aron Trevino. He is also survived by many Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Angelita; one son, Jose Ismael Trevino; and three brothers, Javier Trevino, Victor Trevino, and Librado Trevino. Mel bravely served his country in the United States Army. He was a part of the 7th Armored 25th Infantry Battalion. He was an active member of the American Legion Post 78. He loved his country and was proud to be able to serve in the military. He was also a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pontiac. Mel worked for Interlake for over 30 years as a welder and in the shipping department. After retirement, he started working for Hellers as a driver. Mr. Trevino loved fishing and being out in the garden. He was a lifelong and avid Chicago Cubs baseball fan. He was a family-man who loved his family and friends deeply, especially his grandchildren and grand-pets who had a very special place in his heart. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren's sporting events and being active in their lives. Mel will be missed tremendously by all who knew and loved him. Memorials may be made in Mel's memory to his family. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.