Melinda C. Rios Obituary

I am so sad to hear that Melinda has passed. She was such a wonderful person and a dear friend at Wellesley, where we were Davis Scholars together. We took a landscape and garden architecture course together and I was so impressed with her notebook and how she took notes, in drawings as well as words, and with how she so thoroughly enjoyed learning and life. I saw, when she brought her daughter Victoria to events at the college, how

I am so sad to hear that Melinda has passed. She was such a wonderful person and a dear friend at Wellesley, where we were Davis Scholars together. We took a landscape and garden architecture course together and I was so impressed with her notebook and how she took notes, in drawings as well as words, and with how she so thoroughly enjoyed learning and life. I saw, when she brought her daughter Victoria to events at the college, how proud she was of her and how much she loved her. I know how much she will be missed by her family and all who knew her. I am grateful to have known Melinda as a friend and Wellesley sister.

You will be surely missed.

My deepest sympathy. Melinda was a wonderful person. We met through our girls at the Jones school. Melinda was so encouraging and supportive. She always had positive encouragement. What a beautiful person inside & out. I will miss her bright beautiful smile.

My deepest sympathy to both Paul and Victoria having to bid goodbye to such a wonderful person. Melinda was a cheerful, thoughtful, and incredibly bright person. I remember when she showed me her little bag containing her medical device one day as we were laughing together and eating tacos. I saw that cute, cheerful looking bag and thought, "how imaginative!" Melinda took every opportunity to make the most of everything and I always admired her for it. She will be dearly missed.

My sincere condolences to the entire family.. Prayers that your pain will be softened as much as it can be.

I had the great pleasure to meet Melinda in person only once, but came away from that meeting so very impressed by her. I came to know her even better through conversations Paul and I had when we were able to meet up together. I am so very sorry that she was chosen to leave this life at such a young age, but I know that Melinda will be looking down on Paul and Victoria smiling and guiding them through

I had the great pleasure to meet Melinda in person only once, but came away from that meeting so very impressed by her. I came to know her even better through conversations Paul and I had when we were able to meet up together. I am so very sorry that she was chosen to leave this life at such a young age, but I know that Melinda will be looking down on Paul and Victoria smiling and guiding them through the future until she is able to meet up with them again. I am so deeply sorry Paul and Victoria that you have to experience this loss. My thoughts and prayers are with Melinda, Paul, Victoria and the rest of the family. I hope that all find peace from the memories of Melinda that you hold close to your heart.

My heart goes out to you Paul and your daughter. I hope that you can find peace in the coming weeks. You will be in our prayers.

I am deeply sorry for your loss- I had the pleasure of meeting Melinda - She was a wonderful person, mother & partner to Paul. I know she will be missed - Wish nothing but the best to Paul, Victoria and the rest of Melinda's family. May her memories live forever

Curt Matulich

As a friend and co-worker to Paul, my deepest most sincere condolences go out to you and Victoria. I always noticed the way you beamed with love and pride whenever Melinda came up in conversation. I, too, feel like you now have an angel as your guide in Melinda. May peace be with you. Sending love and light.

Although I only met Melinda a time or two, I felt like I knew her through Paul, my co-worker and friend. In the brief time I spent with Melinda, I knew she had a kind heart, was strong and driven, and had a great sense of humor. My heart breaks for your family as we can never explain the loss of such a wonderful person at a young age, but have faith that she is watching over you and will

Although I only met Melinda a time or two, I felt like I knew her through Paul, my co-worker and friend. In the brief time I spent with Melinda, I knew she had a kind heart, was strong and driven, and had a great sense of humor. My heart breaks for your family as we can never explain the loss of such a wonderful person at a young age, but have faith that she is watching over you and will always be the angel on your shoulder, Victoria. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this challenging time.