Magdalena Melchor, age 76, of Barron, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Monday, June 8th, 2026, under the care of Marshfield Hospice.

“Maggie,” as most people called her, was born May 27, 1950, the daughter of Magdaleno Melchor and Eva Gallardo, in Durango, Mexico. She received an education in CD. Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico as well as a Trade School in El Paso, Texas.

Maggie moved to Barron in 1970, where she worked and retired from the Turkey Store while raising her three children. She built a community of family and friends who enjoyed her warm demeanor and quick wit.

She is survived by sons, Jesus “Tony” Cabral and Luis (Lora) Cabral; daughter, Veronica Cabral; brothers, Francisco Melchor and Sergio Melchor; sisters, Irma and Yolanda Melchor; grandchildren, Jose Cabral, Casey Holub, Maxine Benck, Alex and Garrett Cleveland, Christina Cabral, Tanner Postle, Magdalena Portillo, Gabriel Cabral, Grace Portillo, Michael Cabral, and Caleb Portillo; husband, Donato Diaz; nephew, Hector Meza and niece, Zelda Melchor and their families; 11 great-grandchildren; as well as other extended family members and friends.

Maggie was preceded in death by her parents and daughter-in-law, Tammy Cabral.

A funeral service for Maggie will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Barron. Visitation will be from 10:00 until 11:00 Saturday morning at the church.

Last Update: Jun 11, 2026 9:09 am CDT