1984
2013
Melanie Darlene Jose joined her relatives in eternal life on April 22, 2013, in a tragic accident. She was born July 20, 1984, in Downey, CA. Melanie is survived by her father, Milson "Ingo" Jose; mother, Josephine Kolb; life-long companion, Donald Morrow; children, Hannah, Deena, Loki, and Linus Morrow; sister, Leila; brothers, Milson Jr. and Joshua Hurtado; grandmothers, Nancy Montague Sr. and Cynthia Kolb, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Delmar L. Jose and George N. Kolb; great-grandmothers, Mary O. Millard and Lela Robles; great-grandfather, Joseph Benedict
She was a student at Valley Center High School and San Pasqual High School. She was continuing her education at Two Directions in Rincon, CA. She was a B.I.A. firefighter and became a full time mother. She came from a long line of traditional bird song dancers. She enjoyed attending all tribal gatherings and playing 1st Base for Baad Medicine in Pala, CA.
Pallbearers will be Milson Jose Jr., Delbert Crawford, Joseph N. Jose, Mahoss Sass, Tuukut Sass, Bobby Chaipos, Bronzy Chaipos, Willy Kolb, John Parada, Chester Mojado, and Irwin Osuna. Honorary pallbearers will be Jesse and Robert Ortega, Joshua Hurtado, Gabriel Numkena, Marlow Jose Jr., Roderick Johnson, Chucky Powvall, Phillip Quirk, Jesse Standifer, Albert Baldarama, Joseph R. Jose, Monte Montague, Douglas Osborne, Norman Osborne and Gordon Osborne.
She will be always remembered for her good nature, and will be greatly missed by all.
A viewing will be held at Funeraria del Angel on Friday, April 26, 2013, at 5:00p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00p.m. A Catholic Mass will be held at St. Thomas Indian Mission on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at 10:00a.m. followed by traditional tribal rites at Quechan Big House. .
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April 19, 2021
Friend
Isabel Guachino
Mel our memories of you are still with us, love you always.
April 19, 2020
Friend
Isabel Guachino
Still think and talk about you, and miss you very much.
April 19, 2019
Family
Drum&Marianne Arviso
Time has passed but never forgotten we see your children and they look just like you Beautiful ,dancing like you, you are the bright star in the sky leading the way.
May 17, 2016
Ana Balderas
Dang it has been 3 year without you. I miss you so much. Their is not a moment without thinking of my cousin. R.I.P. Miss you very much. You are in a better lace now. I remember all the good things we did together.
April 25, 2014
Pat Howell
My little sweetheart, it has been over a year and the weight of the loss is a little lighter, but the pain of losing you is still heavy. I see you so often as the 13 year old that stayed with us in Oklahoma that summer. Rest now and your Robles aunts will love you always.
May 11, 2013
Our dearest sweet Melanie, we will never forget you and will love you always.Rest gently now in God's loving arms. From your Robles aunts
May 5, 2013
Sorry for your loss Joe, will be praying for you and your family. We love you and God Bless You. Russ&Phyllis
May 5, 2013
Jackie Benedict
I am so sorry to learn of your daughter's death, Ingo. My heart goes out to your family and her children and spouse. May God give you strength and peace during this tragic time and your memories of Melanie fill you with love.
April 29, 2013
Jay Silverheels Jr
My prayers are with you Melanie and your family during this time
April 28, 2013
Terrence Mckinley
All my love and prayer to the family, love you Ingo,Thinking and praying for healing in this heart breaking time.
April 28, 2013
Theressa Villa
My prayers go out to Josephine and her grandchildren and family members.
April 27, 2013
lisa and brad massey
Our thoughts and prayers to the families
April 27, 2013
moriah a
here in AZ lighting a candle for my cuz R.I.P Mels
April 27, 2013
Karen (Pruitt) King
My prayers to the family for strength in this time of great sorrow.
April 27, 2013
Ashby Family
Thankful for the opportunity god gave us to spend with our families together, we'll meet again in the lords presence. May you rest in peace Mel.
April 27, 2013
Blessing Guachino
Gonna miss seeing you at 1st base. You were such a wonderful and fun person to be around!! I'm so thankful to have known you!! My prayers are with your family and friends. Love you Mel!
April 27, 2013
Drum marinne Arviso
You will be missed! Thank you for encouraging your cousin Moriah to keep dancing. You were an inspiration to her and cousin Drum&Marianne Arviso you always had a smile like to watch you play ball I won't say bye we Will see you again we know The Lord will take care of The family with all respect and love:) Arviso family
April 26, 2013
Michael Ray Calac
A life is gone but a great person like Melanie will never. be forgotten much love antd respect to her family and kids rest in peace "Mel"
April 26, 2013
Mary Lou Linton
Oh cousin u will be miss my heart gose out to your mom and dad and the kids grandparents my you rest in peace my young cousin always in r heart with love cousin Lou
April 26, 2013
Veronica Duro
May you rest in paridise Mel till we meet again friend and condolences to your family... You will be missed dearly
April 26, 2013
Izzy Guachino
Wow Mel it's so hard to believe your gone. Thanks for playing ball for us, u brought such pleasant feeling to our team. I will always remember you're splits at first base and your nervous face when u were batting. You will never be forgotten, you have made your mark on the team and especially in our hearts. I love you my friend and will miss you bunches. We will be here for your family. 1 2 3 BAAD+MEDICINE!!!
April 26, 2013
Laurie Gonzalez
Heaven shines a little brighter now. You will be missed but your legacy of love will continue in your beautiful children.
April 26, 2013
Kaai Subish Family
Love and prayers to the family. Melanie was such a great person. I will never forget such A beautiful person like her. She will be missed...
April 26, 2013
Patricia Orona-Magarelli
My Prayers, Thoughts & Condolences Go Out To Your Kids And Family. Rest In Paradise
April 26, 2013
Timothy Ruise
My prayers are with your family Mel. It's so sad that you had to go home so soon. I was remembering school and stuff at valley center. Pray for is here on earth until we meet again friend.
April 26, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. So sorry for your loss.
Aaron & Maria Pacheco
April 26, 2013
Emmett&Shari&family Hartt & Mattias
Our Prayers and Condolences to the Jose Family for your loss.
April 26, 2013
Polly Spencer-Dudley
My sincere condolences to the family on the passing of this beautiful young lady.
April 26, 2013
P Roosevelt
sending you an your family many prayers of strength to get you through this tyme...
April 26, 2013
sena Fierro
My thoughts and prayers go out to your kids and family.
April 26, 2013
keyoite family
Our deepest sympathies to the family of Melanie.
April 26, 2013
Our deepest sympathies to the family.
The Keyoite Family
April 26, 2013
Refugio & Stinky Cachora
Our prayers are with you and your family
RIP Melanie
April 26, 2013
Monica Beard "The Maverick"
I am very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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