Melissa Zupan, 24. Sunrise – January 6, 1986; sunset – February 22, 2010. Our beloved Melissa unexpectedly spread her wings and began her journey to heaven. She was preceded on this journey by her grandparents, Joe Zupan, Donald and Flora Nolan; her great-grandmother, Margaret Nolan; numerous pets, especially her beloved German Shepard, Mischa, all of whom await her arrival with love and affection. She leaves behind to cherish her memory and celebrate her all too short life her parents, Michael and Charlotte Zupan; grandparents, Sandra Zupan, Joe and Mercy Plascencia; big sisters, Tiffany Heath (Terry Bowen, Jr.), Kimberly (Ricky) Shawcroft; aunt, Sharon Sandoval; uncles, Douglas (Danielle) Plascencia, Bruce Plascencia; nieces and nephews, Korey Bowen, Ryan and Hannah Shawcroft; and many special cousins, extended family and numerous friends. Heaven was in need of an angel because you were called so soon, too soon, for those you left behind. Memorial Service Saturday, 2 p.m., Imperial Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements, Imperial Funeral Home.
