LUCERNE, Calif. – Melvin Eugene Dworak III unexpectedly passed from this worldly life and flew through the skies into heaven Jan. 21, 2014.

He was a caring, supportive and gentle soul who loved life and all its adventures. He always tried to make others smile through his acts of kindness.

His passions in life were spending time with family and friends, time at the beach, riding dirt bikes, driving and exploring back roads to see all that nature had to offer.

He touched the lives of all he met and will be remembered as a loving father, son, brother, fiancé, nephew, cousin and trusted friend.

He will be greatly missed by his daughter, Calli Marie Dworak; father, Melvin E. Dworak Jr.; sister, Samantha; brother, Stephen; kindred spirit and soul brother, Bobby Ramirez; grandmothers, Marjorie Dworak and Jean Blackburn; aunts and uncles, Donna (Steve) Woods, Michelle McMaster, Doug Dworak, Joe (Lisa) Stetson, Jana Quintana, Valerie, Veronica, Jim and Jerald Blackburn; the love of his life and fiancé, Jamie Shine; and numerous generations of aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his loving mom, Shannon (Sam) Jean Dworak.

Anyone wishing to help with the funeral expenses can go to www.gofundme.com and click on Melvin Dworak III.

The family would like to thank everyone for the love, support and compassion shown at this difficult time.

Dearest Mel, we will forever hold you in our hearts.