Beloved father, Ignacio "Chico" Anthony Medellin, 83 of Solomons, MD died peacefully surrounded by his family on April 13, 2011. Born April 15, 1927 in Millsap, TX he was the son of the late Ignacio and Isabel Medellin.

Chico served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked for several government contractors over the years as an engineer. He moved to the Southern Maryland area in 1985 where he was employed at BAE, formerly Tracor. He enjoyed being a member of the Lions Club (former), boating and fishing.

He is survived by his children; Linda Wirtz, Sandra Flora, Michael Medellin, Joseph Medellin, Daniel Medellin, Ronald Medellin, Donald Medellin, and Catherine Medellin Peck, siblings; Maria Andreas, Joseph Medellin, Michael Medellin, Isabel Reighn, and Louis Medellin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Carlos Medellin, and his sister Carmen Huxel.

A private cremation ceremony was held on April 14, 2011 and he will be buried at sea.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.