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MELVIN McKAY Obituary

McKAY, MELVIN C. Feb. 21, 1931 to Dec. 19, 2010 Mel is survived by his beloved wife, Roberta, of 58 years, and his classic 1932 Ford Roadster. Celebration of Life is planned in the future.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Dec. 28, 2010.

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Barry Rockwell

December 22, 2022

Roberta, great to be reminded of Mel. Brings back a lot of good memories. Hope all is well with you.

MaryJo McFadden

December 30, 2010

All our love to our best friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

William Enyeart

December 29, 2010

Dear Berta,
We are so very sorry, our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love and Blessings,
Bill and Susan Enyeart

Katy Rathfon

December 29, 2010

Roberta, my love to you. I will always remember Mel's funny stories, and how Len and I looked forward to your visits.
You did a wonderful job of caring for him during his illness, with love and optimism always.
I will be here for support along with all of your many friends.

Harold/Dorothy Stevick

December 28, 2010

Roberta, as Mel said at Bob Nye's service,
"We've lost a good one." Mel was not only a good one but he was also a special one.

Linda McGuffin

December 28, 2010

Dear Berta,
I am so very sorry.
Love and God's Blessings,
Linda M. McGuffin

December 28, 2010

December 28, 2010
Roberta, your lovely husband will live on in our hearts forever. We have always held the two of you up as the example of the couple we would hope to become. Thanks to both of you for showing us the way.
God Bless You and God Bless Your Eternal Angel.
Christine and Bill Dugan

December 28, 2010

Roberta, so sorry to read about Mel's passing in the paper this morning. I have many good memories of our times together. My heart is with you in these difficult, sad times. We will never forget the abrellanos we all shared at your house. Margie and Allan Day

December 28, 2010

ROBERTA, SO VERY SORRY TO READ OF MEL'S PASSING TODAY. I CAN REMEMBER ALL THE FUN WE HAD WHEN WE WERE YOUNG. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS VERY SAD TIME. CLAUDIA BATEMAN cbateman@cox. net

December 28, 2010

Roberta, I was so sorry to read about Mel's passing in todays paper. I have so many good memories of the years we were surveyors together. We sure had a lot of laughs. I wish you the best through this difficult and sad time. Barry Rockwell
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