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Diana Franklin-Mello Obituary
Diana Franklin-Mello, our sweet Granny, joined her beloved sister, Sally Robideaux and Dad, Edmund Gann, in heaven on April 12, 2020 at 7:10 AM with her husband, Michael Mello, by her side. Our "Granny" will be so missed by those who had the gift of knowing her; especially her two daughters, Shelly Peutet and Sherry Drinkard. Diana also has two sons- in- law, Jeffrey Drinkard and Rodney Peutet who are her "favorites". Her five grandchildren include Zachary and Justin Peutet, Clayton, Connor, and Kaelynn (KK) Drinkard. We will all live on with memories of the strongest of love, hugs and kisses from our Granny.
Diana spent most of her adult life in San Diego, CA as a successful real estate broker. She and Michael later relocated to Indio, CA where she enjoyed life fully through her tap dancing, card playing, golfing, socializing, shopping and eating out for dinner. She had such a zest for life and a great energy. GRANNY, we hope you are now doing all the things you love WITH THE FAMILY YOU LOVE!
Due to current circumstances, please look forward to a future celebration of our Granny's life along with her MANY dear friends. We so look forward to the day we can celebrate together!
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Alexandra Allen
April 18, 2020
My heart is so sad to hear of Diana's passing. I worked with Diana when she was with Prudential CA Realty in the Fairbanks Ranch Office/Rancho Santa Fe. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with the family. I will always remember her smile. She was beautiful inside and out. ~Alexandra
S Chambers
April 17, 2020
My deepest sympathies on the passing of dear Diana. May the God of all comfort strengthen the entire family during this time of sorrow. Always remember that God keeps in his memory those whom we lose because they are precious in his eyes. (Psalms 116:15)
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