NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainAugust 18, 2026Miami-Dade
Funeral services announced for former boxer Prichard Colón Meléndez in Winter Park
The family of former boxer Prichard Colón Meléndez has scheduled public memorial services in Winter Park, Florida, following his death at age 33. Services will be held at the Newcomer Funeral Home and Glen Haven Memorial Park, with a live stream option available for those unable to attend in person.
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This article provides the public schedule for the memorial services of a notable athlete who passed away due to long-term complications from a 2015 boxing injury.
Key Facts
- Prichard Colón Meléndez died at age 33 due to severe brain damage.
- The brain injury resulted from a boxing match against Terrel Williams on October 17, 2015, in Virginia.
- A public viewing is scheduled at Newcomer Funeral Home in Winter Park, Florida, on Tuesday, August 18, starting at 4:30 p.m.
- A memorial service and burial will take place at Glen Haven Memorial Park on Wednesday, starting at 11:00 a.m.
- The funeral service will be available to the public via live streaming.
Who's Mentioned
locationNewcomer Funeral Home“Venue for the viewing”locationGlen Haven Memorial Park“Location of burial”other33“Age at death”personPrichard Colón Meléndez“Deceased former boxer”personTerrel Williams“Opponent in the 2015 boxing match”locationWinter Park“Location of funeral services”personNieves Meléndez“Family member who issued the invitation”