Dodge City - Michelle Renee Mejia, 47, died May 19, 2013 at her home in Dodge City. She was born on July 7, 1965 in Dodge City, the daughter of Charles and Sandra (Hibbard) Light.

Michelle was raised in Dodge City, graduating from Dodge City High School and Dodge City Community College. She was a Community Living Instructor for 16 years at Arrowhead West of Dodge City. Michelle enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. Her many friendships were very important to her.

Michelle is survived by three children, Jenna Lopez of Dodge City, Valerie Bergkamp of Lakin, and Alex Fuentes of Dodge City; her mother, Sandra Light of Lakewood, Colorado; one brother, Michael Light of Colorado Springs, Colorado; one sister, Cynthia Fira of Lakewood, Colorado; and four grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father.

Funeral service will be held at Swaim Funeral Home, Dodge City, on Friday, May 24, 2013 at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Dodge City. Friends may sign the register book from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the funeral home. The casket will remain closed. Memorials are suggested to the Michelle Mejia Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.