Obituary of Mellie DeNunno

Mellie G. De Nunno October 8, 1927 - August 22, 2021 Mellie De Nunno was born in Manilla, Philippines. She passed away on August 22 at home peacefully alongside her family in Lake Havasu City at the age of 93. Mellie worked at Beckman Instruments in Fullerton, CA and retired after 15 years. In 1993 Mellie and her husband, Don moved from Anaheim, CA to LHC AZ to begin retirement. They toured the USA in their motorhome. They also travelled the world on numerous cruise lines. Don and Mellie celebrated 58 years of marriage together. Mellie was an avid Omaha Poker player at Riverside Casino in Laughlin NV. In fact, she won her first of many Omaha Poker Tournaments there in the Poker Room. She also enjoyed playing Bingo locally at the Elks and KOC. Her most favored passion was watching her Dodgers recently win the World Series! Mellie is survived by her four daughters: Donna De Nunno Morello LHC AZ, Erlinda Malechikos Puig, Huntington Beach CA, Celina De Nunno, LHC AZ, and Malisa Courville, LHC AZ. She had four grandchildren, Aaron Devine, Shane K. Andrade, Mishelle St Charles, and Megan De Nunno; two great grandchildren. Stella and Slater Devine. She was preceded by, in death by her husband, Donald F. De Nunno, Sr and her son, Donald F. De Nunno, Jr. Funeral Services were held on August 30, 2021. The family has requested; in lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Elks Lodge #2399, 3532 McCulloch Blvd N, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406 “In Honor of the De Nunno Family”. Arrangements were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory. Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com To send a FREE card to the family go to www.sendoutcards/lietzfraze