Rita Joyce Mella Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Rita Joyce Mella of San Bernardino, California, born in Cashton, Wisconsin, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 3, 2025 at the age of 93. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Joyce Mella to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joy Dahl and Victoria Dahl; her husband Major Ralph Mella; her daughter Rene Joy Mella; and her nephew Jack Dahl of Wisconsin.
She is survived by: her children, Gigi Coker of Dallas, Vicki Dillingham (Steve) of San Diego, Concetta of Alaska, Bernadette of Nevada, Rochelle Mella of Petaluma and Robert Mella (Summer Neel) of San Bernardino; her grandchildren, Zachery Mella (Danielle), Avery, Alex, Annie, Nancy, Deb and Stacy (Monroe); and her sibling's children, Scott Dahl of Wisconsin, Cynthia Dahl of Beverly Hills, Kathy Dahl of Wisconsin and Debbie Dahl of Wisconsin.
