Mel passed away on October 1, 2026, at the age of 87.  He retired from NASA after 27 years of service at MSC/JSC. 

Obituary for Mel: https://carnesfuneralhome.com/obituaries/melvin-richmond-oct-2026 

Services will be on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Carnes Funeral Home, 3100 Gulf Freeway, Texas City, TX  77591.  The visitation will begin at 2:00pm CDT, with a Celebration of Life Service at 2:30 PM. Following the Memorial Service, a Celebration of Mel's life will be held until 8:00 PM at Esteban's Cafe and Cantina, 402 W. Main St., League City, TX  77573.