Keli, Alan, and family....my hearts goes out to all of you in this time of sorrow. There are NO words that one can say to ease your pain. We have been friends for a very long time....experienced much joy and sorrow.....but this is the most unexpected and devastating loss yet. As a mom to a mom.....my heart is broken for you...Melissa was a shining star that was dimmed far to early. Just know that I hold you all close in my heart and I am always here for you.........Love, Mary

Melissa, my little Sunday school Student and Good News Bear, you will be greatly missed in my heart.  I have never forgotten the funny and delightful times we had in class and especially your patience because I could not carry a tune.  You will always be remembered as precious, smily and smart.  I pray as you are with Jesus now, you will look down and see your "old" Sunday school teacher remembering the great times with you and Anna and the rest of the children making homemade taffy and make your own sundaes.  

You will  never really be gone because you will always have a cherished place in our hearts.
You will always be remembered for your kindness and love that you shared,  and for the happiness you brought to us.

I am heartbroken of the news of Melissa.  Her mom and I have been friends for 50 years....we have been thru much together....but nothing as horrible as losing a child. I remember when Melissa was born, my daughter and her were friends at a very early age....life took them to different places, but we stayed in contact.  Heaven has gained a special angel to watch over all of you....especially her beautiful girls....I hope in time the pain you feel today will lesson and you will be left with special memories of a life taken too soon...
Love, Mary

The world has lost such a beautiful person. I will forever cherish the memories we created during our childhood when you lived down the road, through adulthood in distance. You always lit up the room with your infectious smile. The love for your parents, daughters and family was shown through every action in your life. I’m sorry that we have lost you so soon, but your legacy will continue to live on. We were lucky to have you in our lives, even during this short time. Love you Missa! 

I new Melissa only in passing.  I saw her every year at our office Christmas parties and a handful of times at other work events.  The thing that I remember is her smile.  It lit up her whole face and the room she was in!  I don't ever remember seeing her without it.  What a legacy she leaves behind!  Reading her obituary and the other messages of condolence I am just blown away by how many people she touched just by being herself.   As a mother of young daughters my heart breaks for her babies as they face a world without their Sunshine of a Momma in it but, there is a Star in the sky now that burns bright and beautiful just for them!  God bless everyone who knew her, especially her daughters, family and friends.  I pray you find peace and comfort.

I never knew melissa but i am very sad for her loss to her daughters and our community.  I was born in 1981, year before melissa. From all these messages, she seemed to have wonderful friends. That is a nice thing to leave this earth with, you were genuinely liked by your fellow person. Sounds like melissa made an impact in many ways. 

To the parents, children, and family of Melissa Newton.  Please receive our deepest sympathy. We are Melissa's parent's neighbors. Thinking of you during this time of sadness. 
Richard and Marne 



I can’t believe you are gone. It’s looking like I was the last person you texted.... 

This is extremely difficult for me and I don’t know how to process your death. I am angry. I am sad. I am waiting to wake up from this nightmare. You have been so much more than a business relationship. You were a best friend who I could tell anything to and you genuinely cared. You were an amazing person, a great mom, coworker and more. This world will not be the same without you. I will do whatever I can to be of service to those impacted by your loss. I will miss you beyond measure. RIP 🙏🏻❤️

My heart is so broken as we lost such an angel. Melissa is going to be so greatly and sorely missed. She was so cool to be around, always had good vibes. She had such a beautiful spirit. You could talk to her about anything. My best memory is the day we all went boating at the lake together last year. I was so looking forward to doing it again this summer. The award events we got to dance and hang out. The tears are flowing heavy and my prayers are with you and your family for strength and healing. May you Rest In Peace in God’s great kingdom. Love you! 

Someone so bright and beautiful and joyous with the biggest smile, the young woman you only had to meet once to remember her “Melissa”  for the rest of your life.

Tracey 

Melissa,  it is fond memories we will always remember you.  You were a light of hope in this dark world.  May your beautiful daughters always feel your glow upon them and in them.

Until we meet again, God Bless you.


I am so lucky to have had you as my first childhood best friend. Thankful for all of our fun memories from family parties to holidays to family vacations to church on sundays to all of our sleepover. This picture pretty much sums up any of our time together from childhood to adulthood when we would have week or two long visits and spend almost every minute together.  I love you and will miss our check ins and summer visits so much. You are so beautiful. 

I am so sorry for this untimely loss of Melissa she was the most incredible supportive person  with a tremendous smile that could light up a  room with Sunshine! She was a  a role model mom and volunteer at ANBT that gave so selflessly of herself always willing to support her daughters and everyone in any way.  An Angel! God please bless her and her Beautiful girls and family may she rest in peace 🙏😪.

It’s hard to believe that you’re gone, Melissa.  I’ve known her for a decade now since our daughters went to ANBT and had been in the same ballet classes for years.  My older daughter also happens to have the same name as her middle daughter (just different spellings) .  Then my younger daughter is the same age as her youngest and have known each other since they were a year old.   Melissa is an amazing, loving and supportive mom.  We really bonded when we used to hang out in the hallway and eventually, in the lobby of the dance school while waiting for our daughters to get done from their class every weekend.  Our being dance moms built that friendships that we and our own daughters shared all these years.  The girls always  had fun attending each other’s birthday parties.  The last photo we had all together (except for her oldest daughter )  was taken over 2 years ago when they went to my older daughter’s 10th birthday party.   I am truly saddened by your tragic and untimely passing.  My family and I are keeping you and your beautiful daughters in our thoughts, love and prayers. 💕🙏🏻😥  Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the rest of the family as well .

I am truly heartbroken with the sudden passing of my sweet friend Melissa. I’ve only known Melissa for a few years now but every time we met either for work or outside of work we would always have the best time ever. Her Disneyland and Disney Cruise stories were the best because she was so happy about taking her daughters. Melissa was an amazing mother to her three beautiful daughters, she was a dance mom who enjoyed every moment and she was always so proud. Lots of  love and prayers go out to her beautiful daughters and beloved family. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Melissa, you will truly be missed but you will never be forgotten. Your beautiful smile and your bubbly personality will always be the brightest memory I have.  Rest In Peace my beautiful, sweet friend, Rest In Peace. 😩🙏🏼😭😰🌹💔

I’m really sorry for the untimely passing of Melissa.  Our girls danced together for many years.  We would wait for hours upon hours through their ballet classes for years just talking and taking care of our other kids.  Melissa was a wonderful mom.  She was so supportive of her girls.  My heart goes out to her girls, friends and family. 💔🙏

I worked with Melissa at The Meadows mall around 2007 2008. Melissa was the admin assistant as well as a dispatcher, beautiful woman with a great smile and a great personality. Melissa always brightened up the work day with her personality, very driven  and clearly very successful  in both her personal and professional life. You will be missed. 

Sincerely,
Steve Belasky

Melissa has such a light about her. No matter what she had going on she was sure to lift you up if you were down.  She and I became fast friends so long ago that we made a pact that we must take a selfie each and every time we saw each other. And no matter how much time passed between us, it felt like no time had passed at all.  She loved her girls fiercely and my heart aches for them. Praying for healing. I will never forget you my friend.

A beautiful woman who always made me smile and laugh!  A giving and caring mother who loved her daughters with the best surprises and memories.  I will miss you Melissa!  You will always be in my heart and I will always love your girls!  
May you Rest In Peace!
Love always,

Cristi

Melissa has the best and brightest smile! It was so infectious!! My deepest condolences to Melissa’s family and girls!  XO, Judy

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Melissa Mae Newton

November 5, 1982 – May 30, 2019

Palm Southwest Mortuary

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