Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Melanie Hornstein Obituary
Melanie Ann Hornstein nee Aronson, 82, passed away peacefully in Santa Fe, New Mexico on October 12, 2020.
Melanie was the beloved wife of Barry Hornstein, devoted and loving mother of sons Jeffrey Hornstein and Alec Hornstein, dear sister of Diane Riman (husband Leslie) and David Grossman (wife Bozena), dear aunt of Carolyn Riman, Robert Riman, Liliana Grossman, Sandi Weindling, David Weindling, and Micheal Weindling, mother-in-law of Alejandra Abarca Renteria, and sister-in-law of Susan Pitzle.
Melanie was preceded in death by her beloved parents Maxine Grossman nee Fischel and Willis Aronson, and her beloved stepfather Harry Grossman.
Melanie was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 30, 1938. She grew up in Chicago and Winnetka, Illinois. Melanie graduated from New Trier High School in Winnetka and attended Chatham College in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Foremost to Melanie was her devotion to her loving family and her many dear friends. Her interests included antiquing, cooking, entertaining, gardening, and reading literature. She enjoyed doing volunteer work, attending opera and symphony performances, visiting museums and galleries, and spending time in the outdoors. Melanie had a smile for everyone.
A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14 at 2:00 p.m. (MST) at Congregation Beit Tikva, 2230 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, New Mexico. The service will be livestreamed. Please contact one of Melanie's sons for additional information.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Melanie's name to The Jewish Federation of New Mexico, The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum or the charity of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Melanie Hornstein
Cathy Lord
October 18, 2024
I think of Melanie often and miss our weekly visits. We will love you and miss you always.
Jeff Hornstein
October 16, 2024
Time marches on, but memories last forever. I miss my mother every day. I hope you all are doing well.
Gail Guggenheim
October 16, 2024
I Still miss her....
Gail
Gail Guggenheim
October 16, 2024
Cant believe it has been 4 years that Melanie has been gone. I think of her often and still miss her.
Gail Guggenheim
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Jeff Hornstein
June 28, 2024
Today is Melanie's 86th Birthday! I am thinking of her.
George Leafhopper
October 18, 2022
Melanie's help in learning about our family history was critical. When doing family research sometimes you can follow lead after lead leading to nothing but a dead ends. With Melanie we really hit the jackpot. We found like! She was able to provide a photograph of our Irish great grandparents. The only photos known in existence which provided an opportunity to see what they looked like! Absolutely astounding. When our Jewish friends found out that I had Jewish cousins, they wanted to know all about the Hornsteins, Rimans, and Grossmans. There was great joy and celebration and there still is.
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 17, 2022
We had a lovely family/friend reunion in Santa Fe on the 15th to remember Melanie. Diane and Les came to town from New Hampshire. Carrie, Jeff, Alejandra, Alec, Barry and Melanie's dear friends Nancy and Geri Beth all got together to catch up and share some wonderful memories. I can't believe that it has been two years.
Cathy Lord
October 16, 2022
Miss my Friday mornings with Melanie. She was a beautiful woman and a wonderful friend. Think of her ofter!
Gail Guggenheim
October 16, 2022
I still miss Melanie. We had such a great friendship for so many years. Where did the time go? Lots of love and wonderful memories from Gail.
George Leafhopper
January 10, 2021
We found Melanie doing family research which is when we found out that we had Jewish cousins. When I told the rest of our family, you could have knocked us over with a feather. Melanie was very warm and welcoming and we kept in touch over the years. Finally today, I tried calling her and her phone number had been disconnected. She was able to provide us information about our Irish family roots which we would have never found out without her. I feel it was by chance that I found her and just as much by chance that I lost her. Thank you for everything my dear cousin.
2009 Christmas Eve, Santa Fe, NM
Jeffrey Hornstein
December 25, 2020
Melanie and her daughter-in-law, Alejandra Abarca
Jeffrey Hornstein
November 25, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 24, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 20, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 20, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 18, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 18, 2020
Nancy Helman
October 18, 2020
The NM State Fair 2016
The NM State Fair. Our favorite event.
Nancy and Bob Helman
October 17, 2020
Bill and Louise Haas
October 17, 2020
Found this picture of Melanie at Halloween. She was so special.
Bill and Louise Haas
October 17, 2020
Melanie was always a true friend and loving person to our daughter,
Cathy Lord and her children, Jessica and Erica. She remembered our girls on birthdays and Christmas. We have many fond memories of times at the Hornsteins our our house. Halloween was especially memorable. Melanie will be missed so much but we have wonderful memories of this lovely lady.
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 16, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 16, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 16, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 16, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 16, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 16, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 16, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 16, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 16, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 16, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 16, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 16, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 16, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 16, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 16, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 16, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 16, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 16, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 16, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 16, 2020
Cathy Lord
October 16, 2020
Melanie was a beautiful, loving and caring soul. My memories of her will live on forever. She will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 16, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 16, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 16, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 16, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 16, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 16, 2020
October 15, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 15, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 15, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 15, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 15, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 15, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 15, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 15, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 15, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 15, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 15, 2020
October 15, 2020
October 15, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 15, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 15, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 15, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 15, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 15, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 15, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 15, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 15, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 15, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 15, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 15, 2020
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 15, 2020
Marianna Marta Domanska
October 15, 2020
Melanie was my lovely friend. She present me disinteresed friendship for long time.Melanie was amazing person who give me so much love. Thank my friend Melanie.
Gail Guggenheim
October 14, 2020
I met Melanie when we were all first married, which was in the 60's. We've remained good friends for all these years, and I will miss her so much as we "talked" often. Condolences to Barry, Jeff and Alec and Diane. I treasure all of the years we have known each other. Lots of love and peace, Melanie.
Elizabeth Trickey
October 14, 2020
Melanie was a lovely person, and always very kind to our children, Arden and Andy. Overlook was not a great location for trick-or-treating, but she and Barry always asked if the kids were coming by, so for many years they did. I was sorry to read of her passing. Condolences to her family. Elizabeth Trickey (Glassman).
Jim O'Neil
October 14, 2020
She was a kind and lovely person . My prayers to the Family .
Llyn Gillespie
October 14, 2020
Melanie’s greatest joy was her family and friends. And she was, and always will be ours. She will live in our hearts forever.
John Landy
October 14, 2020
I’ve known Melanie since I was in Jr. High, with Jeff. She was a warm and generous person and a wonderful cook. She will truly be missed
Jeffrey Hornstein
October 14, 2020
Thank you all for your support during these extremely difficult times. My mother was blessed to have so many wonderful friends. I look forward to reading your remembrances of my dear mother.
Wes
October 14, 2020
I knew Melanie and Barry through their son Jeff. Melanie was wonderful and had the most friendly smile. My heart weighs heavily upon learning of her passing. She will truly be missed.
Showing 1 - 82 of 82 results
Make a Donation
in Melanie Hornstein's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Melanie Hornstein
People and places connected with Melanie
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Melanie's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Melanie Hornstein's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
