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Melina Haze Torres

2009 - 2016

Melina Haze Torres obituary, 2009-2016, Quincy, IL

BORN

2009

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Duker & Haugh Funeral Home

823 Broadway St

Quincy, Illinois

Melina Torres Obituary

Melina Haze Torres, 7, of Quincy, died Friday, May 20, 2016, in Barry.

Melina was born April 6, 2009, in Quincy, a daughter of Alex and Karen L. Roberts Torres, both of Quincy.

Melina was in the first grade at Liberty Grade School.

Melina was always writing special notes, coloring and doing arts and crafts. She loved playing with her older sisters, and helping her mom with housework.

In addition to her parents, survivors include Melina's two sisters, Genesis and Aiyana Torres; her maternal grandmother, Julie Roberts-Cole of Barry; and her paternal grandmother, Luz Torres, of Brooklyn, N.Y.; many aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.

SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Duker and Haugh Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Paul Kinney. Interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery.

VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the funeral home.

MEMORIALS: Education Fund for Genesis and Aiyana Torres.

WEBSITE: dukerandhaugh.com.

ARRANGEMENTS: Duker and Haugh Funeral Home.

Condolences may be expressed online at whig.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Herald-Whig from May 24 to May 26, 2016.

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Hannah G

August 10, 2021

This little girl was my cousin and as soon as I saw I immediately was devastated I just now lost a cousin I cannot believe that 5 years without her I have survived here's a photo of me and her sisters and her and I'm always keeping it in memory of her.

Teresa Crosby-Martineau

May 25, 2016

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Tyla Renfro

May 24, 2016

I Didn't know her but it's very sad that a sweet little soul has gone on to be with the lord. R.I.P LITTLE ANGEL

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Duker & Haugh Funeral Home

823 Broadway St, Quincy, IL 62301

May

25

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Duker & Haugh Funeral Home

823 Broadway St, Quincy, IL 62301

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