Melanie Erin Kubiak

Sorry so many years passed to say how much I enjoyed knowing you. See you soon. Stephen Clark

No one could have filled your shoes as my sister. You had a way to make any time we spent together so much fun. No holiday, BBQ, birthday, special occasion or random day will be the same now that you are gone. I have felt your presence even though you are gone. Your time came way too soon, Sis! I have gone through all of this death crap constantly reminding myself of what we always told each other, Suck it up! I've sucked it up and fought the pain every day! I have so many memories of...

Anne -
My best to you and your family during this difficult time. Melanie left tons of memories filled with laughter, and two amazing children - these will get you through.

"We laugh to Survive" says Bill Cosby.

Mel was and always will be the best sister I could have asked for. When I was little and she would come to California, I wanted to do everything just like my big sister. From ponytails and t-shirts to Mickey Mouse watches I wanted to be just like her. She showed me my love for softball which ended up taking me all the way to college on a scholarship. Once I was in college, we reconnected and it was as if no time had passed. We shared so much love and laughter over the phone, I felt as though...

To my beautiful amazing daughter. I have been flooded with memories over the past week. Somehow you ended up being more stubborn about what you would and wouldn't wear, or when. Worse than your brother, which I would have thought wasn't possible. You used to refuse to get dressed in the morning to go to pre-school. We lived in Mesa and you must have been about 2 years old. I put you in the car in your jammies and had your clothes ready. You were throwing a fit that you wanted out of the car....

Anne, Julie told me about Melanie and I wanted you to know how sorry I am. I will be praying for you and your family. She will be that bright angel looking over you. Love You Sue Graw Hedges

Mel was my best friend for 31 years. No better word can describe this loss other than tragic. She was a wonderful woman and AI know I will never have another friend like her in my lifetime. Spending the last few days of her life and the days after her death with her family I hear her laugh in her mother, her sarcastic streak in her father, see her smile on her brother, her courage in her son and beauty in her daughter. The hole this loss has left in heart is unfillable. This should not...

Mel was my best friend for 31 years of my life I will never have a relationship with anyone like I did with her again. this loss has left such a huge hole in my heart that I know i will never be able to fill I am so thankful for the memories I have with her and I know she loved me as much as I loved her. spending time with her family over the past few weeks has been Bitter sweet for me it makes me miss her so much when I hear her laugh through her mother, see her smile on her brother, her...

Anne, my heart is full of sorrow for you and the entire family at this time. We will not forget Melanie, but remember her everyday. Jorden and Liane are remarkable kids and I know Melanie was so proud of them. God Bless your terrific family!