Melinda Duarte, 41, passed on August 18, 2021. She was born to Frank Duarte and Jessica Duarte in Puerto Rico, San Juan on April 13, 1980.

Together they raised 1 child Jesse duarte.

Melinda graduated from Maryvale High school in 1999 and received a degree from the ASU in 2006.

Melinda worked at Rn and was passionate about affecting the most positive change in people. She also volunteered at the D.a.r.e program in 2019, 2020.