1948 - 2026
Dr. Peña Malek was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, the son of the late Tacito Peña Carrazco and the late Ana (Malek) Lopez. He graduated from Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo in 1978 and later graduated from Holistic & Natural Medicine in 1988.
He worked as an emergency room physician at Centro Medico de Guaynabo in Puerto Rico from 1983 to 1991 before operating his own private practice there from 1991 to 1996. He moved to Milford in 1996 and had been a resident of Uxbridge since 2002.
Dr. Peña Malek also dedicated much of his life to his faith. Along with his wife, Norca, he served as pastor of Ministerio Cristiano Filadelfia Church in Milford from 2000 until his passing. He loved the church and especially enjoyed driving the church van.
Outside of his professional and pastoral work, he cherished time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He enjoyed sports of all kinds, particularly baseball and football, and loved teaching his grandchildren how to play sports and ride their bikes. He was also an avid fisherman.
In addition to his wife, Dr. Peña Malek is survived by his sons, Abraham Peña of Douglas; Emmanuel Peña and his wife, Jaqueline S. Peña, of Worcester; and Jesus Joel Peña and his wife, Rochele L. Peña, of Douglas. He also leaves his grandchildren, Jordan Peña and Juliana Peña of Douglas, and Caleb Peña of Worcester.
He is also survived by his siblings, Jose Peña Malek of the Dominican Republic, Maritza Peña Malek of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Marino Peña Malek of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, along with many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Miguel Peña Malek of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.
Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects on Tuesday, September 22nd from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Edwards Memorial Funeral Home, located at 44 Congress Street in Milford. A Prayer Service will follow at 7:00 PM.
Burial will take place at Cementerio Porta Coeli in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made through GoFundMe.
