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1955
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Melisa Mello Obituary
May 25, 1955 - September 27, 2024
Atwater, California - Melisa was born May 25, 1955, in Turlock CA. She passed peacefully, at her daughter's home, amongst family and her most sincere loved ones, Friday, September 27, 2024, after her courageous battle with a second round of Cancer.
Melisa is preceded in death by her mother and father, Louise and Manuel Texeira; her brother, Manual Texeira; and her life long friend and father of her only child, Gregory Mello.
She is survived by her one and only loving daughter, Stacey Mello Laplante, her husband Eddie Laplante; three phenomenal grandchildren, Landon, Gionni and Braylon Laplante; her sister and brother, Darlene Martin and Gary Crabbe; and her long time partner, James Fanconi; along with a town full of great friends and acquaintances.
Her personality and smile were infectious, to know her was to love her.
In her free time, she enjoyed spending her time outdoors. From her early years in her fields farming watermelons with her family, to her later years of fishing with the grandkids, and hunting for treasures at estate sales every Friday and Saturday mornings with her closest friends and sister.
She was her daughter's best friend and greatest influence in life.
Grandchildren's biggest fan, she loved nothing more than watching her boys complete. She never missed an opportunity to be on the sidelines of their many sporting events routing them on! There was nothing in this world she would not do for any of them. She was truly the definition of unconditional love!
She was our rock, our matriarch, and will be forever ingrained in our thoughts, memories and traditions.
We were supposed to spend the rest of ours lives with you, and then we realized you spent the rest of your life with us. We smile because we know you loved us until the day you went away and we will keep loving you until the day we are all together again!
Funeral will be held at New Life Community Church, at 2124 First Street, Atwater, CA, on October 21, 2024, at 11 a.m.
Reception to follow at the Atwater Veterans Memorial Building at 1390 Broadway, Atwater, CA.
Flowers can be arranged through Wilson's Family Funeral Chapel in Atwater.
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Memories and Condolences
for Melisa Mello
Georgette Moreno
November 7, 2024
I worked with Melissa years ago at PDC. She was a Wonderful person and work friend. It was a Great Honor to know her. May her Beautiful Soul Forever Rest In Paradise. God Bless you all.
Anthony Nutt
October 25, 2024
Melissa was always helpful, pleasant and fun to work with. She is a part of my best memories from PDC years. Deepest sympathy and condolences...
Charles Bryner
October 18, 2024
I had the honor and privilege working with Melisa for 16 years, which involved three different companies. She had a huge heart which was reflected with the love and pride of her Daughter and grandchildren. It seemed like she knew just about everyone in the Merced area. She would always share her knowledge of the different items she would find from the sales, which has gotten me interested in going to flea markets and estate sales. She will truly be missed, she was a great friend.
trish curtis
October 16, 2024
Beautiful memories are life old friends. they may not always be on your mind but they are forever in your heart. i worked with melisa for almost thirty years she will be missed. i thought of her often. she always had a smile.
Ray Smyth
October 16, 2024
Melisa was an awesome Friend and Picker, one of the best. I knew there was a good sale when I saw her white truck outside the sale, with her Sister and friends. She was even able to talk herself into the sale early sometimes ! Could find something for a quarter and turn it into 200 bucks! Absolutely loving person, was kind and giving, loved her Grandkids, and Family. Melisa you are in a good place where there are treasures everywhere. I bet you will find the best Estate sale in the sky!!!! Will miss you.
Beth Moreno
October 15, 2024
Melissa's family our thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember the good times and her laughter.
Luv from Beth (Teixeira) & Mario Moreno--Jeri (Teixeira) & Alex Beltran & children--Tina (Teixeira) Leon & children--Michele (Marcinko) Broussard and son Lucas Marcinko-Canada
Dee Marks Cesena
October 14, 2024
This saddens me so much. I enjoyed my friend so much. She was a one of a kind friend that smiled so much. My deepest sympathy to her family and my prayers are with all of you.
Lois Halstead
October 14, 2024
You were so loved by all of us. We will miss you at our get togethers. You were kind and sweet and loved your family so much as they loved you. Our prayer time was so special for me. You will never be forgotten. Love you , Lois
The Staff of Wilson Family Chapel
October 13, 2024
The Staff and Wilson Family Chapel wishes to extend their sympathy and their assistance for this time of need.
Lisa Mcgrath
October 12, 2024
Moe meant the world to me to many memories to mention one words can't express my love for her she was the most genuine person with the biggest heart we had so many good times and so many laugh that even now my heart is broken when I think about her with tears streaming downy face I can't help but smile .I love you moe with my whole heart
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