Melinda Zavaleta of Kennewick, WA died Friday, February 3, 2017 at the age of 48. She was born on April 10, 1968 in Othello, WA to Guadalupe Zavaleta and Elva Flores. Melinda lived in the Tri-Cities for 28 years. She loved God and loved all aspect of the word. She enjoyed tap and jazz, piano lessons, swimming classes, gymnastics, reading the Bible and hearing the word of God. Melinda loved being surrounded by family and friends. Melinda is survived by her parents, Carlos Urbina, Wally Zavaleta Arousa, Abraham William Arousa, Lillyanna Arousa, Mariah Arousa, Tony Arousa Anastasia Arousa, Dominique Arousa, Rick Zavaleta, Sandra Zavaleta and Cristopher Borunda. Melinda is preceded in death by Manuel Arousa, Brenda Montejano and Dusty Orozco.