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Melissa Renfro Dauray Obituary

August 7, 1970 to March 1st, 2014 Melissa Marie Renfro Dauray (43) went to be with the Lord on March 1st, 2014 after a long battle with Cancer. She is survived by her Husband David Dauray of Anaheim, and her two sons: James and Gaven Dauray. Her Father Rick Renfro of Pismo Beach; Her Mother Margie Renfro of Tulare; Her Twin Brother Christopher Renfro of Tipton and her Sister Cindy Renfro Deleonardis of Visalia. Melissa was a Customer Service Manager for Lexus of Westminster and fell in love with the man of her dreams. Her whole heart was engulfed in caring for her family. While working towards a Master's Degree in Business from Marshalls at USC she became ill; but was misdiagnosed by doctors. Later they discovered the problem was colon cancer. Because it was not detected early it had spread. She began spending all of her time advocating awareness. She touched the lives of thousands of people and was flown to Texas to speak to hundreds of Health Care Providers in regards to the importance of early detection and to spread the need to have Cancer Awareness. She will greatly be missed by her family and many friends. She wants everyone to know this one thing "THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND LOVE." Her last words were "I am going to greener pastures now" The service will be at Calvary Chapel West Grove 12832 Knott Street Garden Grove, CA 92841 714.897.8972 on Saturday 15th, of March at 11 a.m. Flowers and Donations should be sent to this address by calling the Chapel.

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Published by Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Adv-Register on Mar. 7, 2014.

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April 1, 2014

our dear cousin Melissa dauray.your such a good mother.your viedo show's it all.

colleen sass

March 28, 2014

What a beautiful angel heaven has to watch over us all thanks for being such a great friend i will truely miss you

March 17, 2014

God Bless You Melissa

March 15, 2014

What a beautiful life. The service was a celebration that honors her light and legacy. Love and prayers continue for you all

Anna Dominguez Schwarz

March 14, 2014

Had some great times ditching school with you. You will be missed... my thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Mark Frank

March 14, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

March 13, 2014

I will forever miss her infectious laughter and smile. Melissa taught me to see the positive in everything.

My Info

March 9, 2014

Heaven gained an angel

March 8, 2014

God Bless You!!!

Always together

Debbie Dauray-May

March 8, 2014

To my sweet sissie in law, I will always remember our laughter & really good talks. We loved our families and always loved Catalina & the ocean! Your our angel collecting sea glass. Miss you.

March 8, 2014

I'm so sorry to my cousin Melissa

god bless you cousin dave and my little cousin's

March 8, 2014

David I am so sorry to hear about your wife. Please give my sympathy to all your family and hugs to your two babies. Lila Saller (old cypress neighbor).

Michael Renfro

March 8, 2014

Melissa you where the greatest person Alive!!!.. I love and miss you so much!!

Annette Cardoza

March 7, 2014

I was deeply saddened by the news of Melissa passing. My heart felt condolences to
Melissa husband and sons, her
father Rick, her mother Margie, sister Cindy, and Chris.

I will always cherish the fun times spent with Melissa and
Cindy back in the day! Even
thou so much time has went by I will always remember all the
crazy and great times we
shared. I have many great memories and pictures we took to look back on to that reflect these times. Heaven has
gained a blue eyed angle! The memories that the three of us ( Melissa, Cindy, and myself) made and shared together will always live on! RIP my dear friend!!

Aunt June Hodson

March 7, 2014

Thanksgiving will never be the same at our home in Bakersfield. Melissa has always joined us at that time. She never failed to attend all family functions. She is amazing. We will all miss her so very much!

Michelle Marcoulides-Labhart

March 7, 2014

Melissa was a beautiful warm compassionate and wonderful person. An absolute doll and so fun to be with. I know she loved her friends and family deeply and passionately. Lots of prayer to Dave and the boys and their families and friends.

Pam Teves

March 7, 2014

Melissa, I started cutting your hair when you where just a young girl, You always made me smile, and had such a beautiful soul. Heaven is surely smiling now, I will always remember your beautiful eyes & smiling face. Love you always.

March 7, 2014

My deepest most sincerest sorrow for your lost, however, now she is a beautiful angle waiting to greet all of us. My love to you Marige,,Cathy Vowell

Sandy Marcoulides

March 7, 2014

My deepest sympathy to Dave, Jamie, Gavin and her family. Melissa was an Angel here on earth and now she is an Angel in Heaven. She was such an inspiration to all who knew her and she will be missed more than words can express. I love you Melissa, my ray of sunshine and my breath of fresh air. RIP

Al Dauray

March 7, 2014

Family will miss her smile,sweet charm every day.

Chris Renfro

March 7, 2014

You will be missed so much. I love you.
You are the best

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