Melinda Rae O'Leyar 56 of Maricopa, Arizona passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 20, 2014. Melinda is survived by her loving husband for over 36 years, Richard O'Leyar and their 3 wonderful children Joshua, Adam and Laura O'Leyar. Melinda is also survived by her grandchildren Josha, Kaydance, Michael O'Leyar, Victoria Favella, and Melinda's sister Susan Mulder (Swier), brothers James and Michael Swier. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. at Valley of the Sun Funeral Home, located at 10940 E. Chandler Heights Road, Chandler, Az. 85248, 480-895-9232. Arrangements under the direction of Valley of the Sun Mortuary & Cemetery, Chandler, AZ..