So sorry to hear of Hugo's passing.   I am  a cousin and haven't seen Hugo since I was a child many years ago.  My Grandfather was Harry B. Melvoin, his Dad's brother.  My Mother June Pearlman died 1 year ago at 93.  We live in Mesa, Arizona.  I am now 71 and actually was going to call Hugo to see if he or any of you know where the Melvoin famly came from originally in Europe.  My son, Damon Stevens went to Austria a couple of years ago and was trying to find out. My name is Judy Stevens, 480-709-3740. If you have any info please let me know.  Again, I am sorry for your loss.  I know Hugo was a fine man and did many good thngs in life. The family often talked about him. I miss my Grandfather so much.  The Melvoin brothers and sister Rose were wonderful. I have many great memories  of them when I was young. Hope to hear from someone.  It is so sad how families move so far apart and some lose connection over the years.

Dear Lois and family -- Hugo and his pipes will always be my first thought when thinking about him. And all our time working on the computer! It was an honor to know Hugo and to have met the family. Lois, Santa Fe is a wonderful place for a visit.  Please join us anytime! 

 With warmest thoughts and love -

Dear Lois, 

I can't say Hugo was a dear friend but I knew him for most of my business career and afterwards.  You may recall we would come to your yard many years during the Christmas Bird Count and I would see him from to time to time on other occasions as well.  I had always known him to be a hugely warm and gracious human being, always a smile, and a word of encouragement, and "so nice to see you".  A truly fine guy - he'll be remembered.

Donnie and Jackie Dann

Hugo, you've been such a great and fun guy to work with over these years. I miss you already and pray Lois finds peace in your love to her through all the years - and from those who love you and her. God's Peace my friend. See ya later.

Dear Lois and family, I am so saddened to hear of Hugo's death.  I remember the last time that I saw him. He dropped by the Cameron cabin to fish the big hole and to watch his son and grandson who had fished up the other side of the river. We had a great conversation and then he climbed down to the river climbing over logs, rocks, etc. to do a little fishing himself. He was an adventuresone soul and I appreciated our friendship. Brent, Sue and the Cameron Clan.

Dear Lois,
I have wonderful memories of fishing the Henry's Fork with Hugo two summers ago.   We'll lift a glass to Hugo this opening day at Frenchman's.
Mike Stefanac

Dear Lois,
         Hugo was such a lovely man and a wonderful neighbour.  Peter & I will miss him very much. We are so sorry for your great loss.
          With Love, Alexis & Peter Suttle

Dear Lois and family -
I am saddened to learn of Hugo's passing and wish you all peace and solace during this difficult time. May you find satisfaction in knowing that Hugo's was a life well lived and his memory will certainly live on.

Dear Lois,
Dear Marilyn,
This is sad news just received from Jeff.
My heart grieves.
Hugo's father was Charley, brother to Sidney, who was my father.
His love, wisdom, and wry humor will not be forgotten.

Our dear Lois,

Hugo and you have meant such a great dealto us and our family over many years -- time spent during summers at our cabins with the kids and Hugo running around photographing them, talking about the arts and ballet, Hugo giving Luke fishing tips, sharing both true and farfetched fishing stories and tasting many single malts.  He was a mentor an colleague to me and both of you became very close friends.  We will miss him greatly and send our love and deepfelt loss and prayers to you.

         Jim and Therese

Our Condolences to your family. He was such a wonderful and special person. Although I only talked to him a few times while he was visiting/fishing with my dad, there was one time I will always remember. We were standing in the yard and we were listening to a bird sing. Hugo said to me, do you know what kind of bird that is? Well I didn't have a clue. He told me what kind it was and other interesting facts. I thought that was just wonderful. Something I never forgot.

Rick,Jeff & Susan:
     Sorry to hear(from my sister) about your Dad's passing. We were so lucky growing up on
Flora Place, with such a great bunch of parents such as your Dad.
                                   ----Howard Bateman

My deepest condolences to the entire family.  Although none of us have been able to share time together for many years my memories of your Father and Husband remain as strong as if I saw him just yesterday.  My thoughts and those of my family are with you at this difficult time.

We have lost a great man. I will miss him.
I'm very sorry for your loss, Lois.

Pete Magas
Marquette, MI

Dear Family, Somehow my earlier message didnt get posted. Again I say how I have enjoyed being a member    (though distant) of the family. Hugo's newsletters were always an inspiration showing his courage, his great optomism and his humor. Please know that my thoughts have been with you constanly during these sad days and that Hughey will always occupy a special niche niche in my heart.
Love to a very special family.
Geri Aron

Rick, Jeff, Lois and Susan,
My condolences to all of you. It was a beautiful memorial service. My the memory and great times with Hugo stay with you forever.

Tom Gutman

My heart goes out to all of you. Such a remarkable gift for life he had and gave to all who knew him.
Barbara June Atterson

Dear Lois and Family,

I was very sad to hear about Hugo.  I came to know him through Trout Unlimited and the Anglers Club.  I could never get enough of his stories and friendship.  He was an icon in the Angling community and it will not be the same without him.

Deepest sympathy

Our deepest sympathies to your entire family from from our family. Hugo was one-of-a-kind And a very special friend.

To Hugo's most dearest Lois and Family,

Janet and I can't express adequately in words how we feel your loss. As one who's traveled far and wide across States and Continents, and from his fish camps to my fish camps, and shared accommodations, meals, fine wines and fine whiskeys with Hugo, all in the pursuit of the camaraderie that is fly fishing, I will miss his presence and friendship. On the other hand, I will always have his large Spirit with me and always will until I meet him around the bend to fish together again.

Bob and Janet Sholiton

Dear Lois and family. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. It was great to catch you both at "camp" last fall. It is such a privilege to have known Hugo. Dutch and Nancy Alexander

Dear Melvoins,
 I was saddened to read about Hugo's passing. My brother's and I want to wish you well. I can always picture Lois and Hugo walking along, past our house, and stopping and talking with them.
 Again, we wish you all the best.
    Jon Friedman and brothers

Lois:  Hugo was a wonderful and unique friend in my life and he will be greatly missed.  I am proud to have been able to call him one of my "fishing buddies" and anyone who knows of such things know how special that is.  

Jack Kausal

Dear Lois and family,  Hugo had a rich and full life, filled with many achievements.  He was in every respect a "good man."  Janet and I are away from Chicago, and therefore cannot attend tomorrow's service, but our thoughts are with you.  Bob Helman

Dear Loie, Rick, Jeff and Susan,
The first thing I did when I learned of Hugo's passing, after drying my eyes, was to find the fly Hugo tied for Michael (Michael always called it his "bug") almost 30 years ago.  A treasured keepsake tied to precious memories.  Steve and Michael join me in sending our love and deepest condolences,  Linda Rosenblum

Dear Lois and Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you on the loss of Hugo. He was an amazing individual, with an abundance of love for life, his family and his wife. He will always be an inspiration to all of us on how to be a better person and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.

Kim and Rich Tupper and Family

Dear Melvoin Family,
From the Newman Clan to your family, we just wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you at this time. We have such fond memories as kids of Hugo.  He always had such a huge smile on his face. That is how we will remember him!
Ric, Sally, Bobby and Nancy

Dear Loie and family,
We were so very sorry to hear of Hugo's passing. We have wonderful memories of Hugo sitting in the lodge patiently showing all of us how to tie flies.  He seemed to embrace life and follow his passions.
He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Love, Patti and Bill Lisberg

Dear Family, Hugo was a special person. It is comforting to know that he died with the knowledge that he led a good and useful life and, leaves behind a fine family.     Gunther

Dear Melvoin Family,
My heart goes out to all of you in these difficult days.  Hugo was a dear, dear friend to many, and a delightful person to know.  I have not had the privilege of seeing him in the past few years, but just knowing he was there and enjoying life and family was inspiring,  He will leave a big hole in this world.
Love to all,
Elly Margulis

Dear Loie and and everyone,  What a beautiful, fun and kind man!  And what a life well-lived!  My love and thoughts are with you today.

Dear Lois, Rick, Jeff and Susan, I was so sad to hear that Hugo finally lost his battle with cancer.  He, as are all of you,is an indelible part of my memories.  From Post Camp, to reunions, to weddings.  My thoughts are with you.  It will be our great privilege to donate to Henry's Fork Foundation in Hugo's memory.  Love Always, Susan Atlas

Dear Melvoins:  This is very sad news indeed.  All of us send you our love and support.  We were so glad and fortunate to see Hugo recently in fine spirits surrounded by his entire family.  The mutual love was palpably felt.

Dear Melvoin Family,

I got a call from Ted Bogdan last night ref: Hugo passing. 

Our hearts go out to the family. The memories fishing with Hugo and John Davis here in Michigan are many and will always have a special place in my heart. He was a special friend and will be missed by the entire Kangas Family.

Ron Kangas

Hugo was one of my favorite Post Campers. I was always enthralled by his intellect and his ability to communicate in such an interesting and thoughtful way. I can still vividly imagine his holding court teaches kids how to make flies. We loved him!
Robert and Sue Lebby

Dear Loie and Melvoin Family,
 
I just learned of Hugo's passing.  Please know that my heart goes out to all of you during this very difficult time.  
I have such wonderful memories of all the special times I have spent with Hugo.  I also enjoyed his intelligence, his interests and his willingness to share with everyone.
 
The Melvoin family are very special people to me and my family.
 
I'm thinking of you all and I send my love.

OBITUARY

Hugo J. Melvoin

2 February, 1929 – 28 March, 2013

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