Eric P. Melbardis's obituary , Passed away on January 30, 2026 in Santa Barbara, California

Eric P. Melbardis

February 1, 1953 - January 30, 2026 (72 years old)

Santa Barbara, California

Eric P. Melbardis's obituary , Passed away on January 30, 2026 in Santa Barbara, California

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Eric P. Melbardis

February 1, 1953 - January 30, 2026 (72 years old)

Santa Barbara, California

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Eric P. Melbardis Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Eric P. Melbardis of Santa Barbara, California, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Eric left this world on January 30, 2026 at the age of 72, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Vancouver Columbia and British Columbia. He is survived by: his wife Andrée Lorrain; his friends, Sam, Otto and Netkit Solutions; his parents-in-law, Pierre and Stella Lorrain; his siblings-in-law, Pierre Lorrain (Teri) of Sedgwick, ME, Danielle Mazza (Joe) of Queensbury, NY, Renée Lorrain of Saint Paul, MN and France Lorrain; his nieces and nephews, Pierrot Lorrain (Lisa) of Groton, MA, Adam Mazza of Saint Paul, MN, Simone Lorrain (Justin) of Salem, MA and Claudia Mazza (Sean Boardman) of Maplewood, MN; his great-nephews, Grayson Roberson of Maplewood, MN and Emmett Lorrain of Salem, MA; his great-niece Penelope Lorrain of Groton, MA.; and his friends, Manuel, Manuel Jr., Carlos, Reina, Alphonso, Daniel, Arturo and Cynthia.

Donations in lieu of flowers are welcomed to the following charities.

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