Melinda Rose Silva

I am blessed to have been God-gifted to be the mother of Melinda Rose Silva and I yearn for her earthly life to have been longer. However, the kindnesses, caring & sharing of her many & varied friends, acquaintances, academic & work associates combined with my faith & supportive family & friends greatly comforts me as I journey thru the difficult grieving process of mother for daughter...

Met Melinda in Miami in Dec. I sat next to her for 4 days, talking art and life. I was looking forward to catching up with her when I was next in NY. What a blessing if for only a short time to know such a warm person. I am truly shocked and saddened about this loss. My very deepest sympathy to her family and friends whom, it was clear to me, she adored so much.

I would like to offer my most sincere condolences for the loss of Melinda. I had the pleasure of meeting her at Art Basel Miami. I also work at a magazine, and in this business of falsity, I recognized her as one of the few people in the art world who wasn't afraid to be genuine. I hoped to run into her again and was stunned when I read the memoriam in Index magazine. I had subscribed because of her, and because I felt a sort of editorial kinship...While I did not know her, I must say that...

Your daughter was an amazing person, I had met her in the 4TH grade while attending Castlemont Elementary. She was one of my first friends at my new school and continued to be counted as a good friend through High School, after which we lost contact. I am happy to hear that she had such a rich and exciting life filled with friends and countless accomplishments. She will be missed.

my deepest regards to the silva family. melinda was an extremely impressive young lady. i admired everything she did...and watched with loving eyes all the people she touched. she was one in a trillion...i have never met someone so genuine and so amazing...i will miss her always and remember her fondly. i went to highschool with mel and just fell in love with her the moment i met her...she has always been and always will be my ultimate roll model. i learned so many things from her, she made...

I was deeply shocked and saddened when I saw the notice in the newspaper. We were friends in middle school at Central Christian Church and even though we hadn't kept in touch, I can always remember her smile and what a good friend she was. My condolences go out to her family.

Melinda was an awesome sister-in-law. There will always be a place in our hearts for her. Her loss has completely shocked and saddened our family. We thank each and every person who shared their love and prayers for Mel.