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In memory of
Melroy "Mel" Jude Pereira
September 16, 1944 - February 23, 2026
Sep 16, 1944 - Feb 23, 2026
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In lieu of flowers
Please consider a donation to Son Michael's Special Needs Trust.
$5,800.00
total raised
Obituary
Melroy “Mel” Pereira went home to Jesus on February 23, 2026, at age 81, in Los Angeles, California.
Mel was born on September 16, 1944, in Byculla, Mumbai, India, to his parents Joseph and Kathleen. He grew up in a loving, faith-filled home—one that shaped his lifelong devotion to God, family, and community. As a child, he delighted in creative projects, playing cricket, and flying kites, early signs of the imagination and joy that would …
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Community Involvement
Church
Attendee of
St. Anastasia Catholic Church
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What were Melroy's favorite movies?
He loved, "The Fiddler on the Roof"
He loved, "The Fiddler on the Roof"
He loved, "The Fiddler on the Roof"
What were Melroy's favorite performances to watch?
Melroy loved opera. In my brief stay at LA, we all went out to watch one. I don't re…
Melroy loved opera. In my brief stay at LA, we all went out to watch one. I don't remember the…
Melroy loved opera. In my brief stay at LA, we all went out to watch one. I don't remember the name, now.
What were Melroy's favorite ways to exercise?
Take his dog "scooter" for a brisk walk
Take his dog "scooter" for a brisk walk
Take his dog "scooter" for a brisk walk
What was Melroy's favorite color?
Probably BLUE
Probably BLUE
Probably BLUE
Timeline
Born
September 16th, 1944
Moved
1971
Los Angeles, CA
Got married to Carmen Gonsalves Pereira
November 1st, 1980
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Survived by
Andrea Pereira
Daughter
Michael Pereira
Son
Allison Conrad
Wife
Lia Conrad
Step-daughter
Manisha Gonsalves
Sister-in-law
Francis Gonsalves
Cousin
Goretti Gonsalves
Cousin
Paula Rodrigues
Cousin
Nila Nayak
Niece
Sunita Noronha
Cousin
Predeceased by
Carmen Gonsalves Pereira
Wife, 1948-2015
Kathleen Mary Saldanha Pereira
Mother
Joseph Santan Pereira
Father
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Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Lighthouse Memorials & Receptions - Rice Center
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a donation to Son Michael's Special Needs Trust.
$5,800.00
total raised
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