Helen Alpha Rae Mello Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 2, 2025, at the age of 90, Helen Alpha Rae Mello (Bakersfield, California) passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen Alpha Rae Mello to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Helen Alpha Rae may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.

She was predeceased by: her daughter Ellen Brust (Starkey). She is survived by: her husband John Mello; and her children, Paul Starkey, Charles Starkey, Angela Esteve (Starkey), Tonia Osburn (Mello) and Damian Mello.

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