Melissa Heidi Alvarenga, 18 of Mission Hills, CA, passed away on October 3, 2020. Melissa was born on June 7, 2002, in Panorama City, CA. Melissa was a strong girl who had many dreams. She loved to laugh and spending time with her family. She loved jewelry and makeup, and she was loved by so many around her. She saw the best in everyone, never judged anyone, and had so much patience. She had plans to go to college soon and was trying to find her way in this world like so many others during a very trying year. She was a beautiful person who will be deeply, sorely missed.