Sequeira, Mala, 48, of Lithia, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2016 after a tireless 6-year battle against cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. Mala was a loving wife and devoted mother who had a deep faith. She was a courageous fighter who beat all the odds. Mala is survived by her loving family, husband of 24 years, Pravin; three precious children, Anjali, Ajay, and Mallory; parents, Elton and Indira Melaram; siblings, Rajar Melaram, Kris Melaram, and Ravi Melaram; and mother-in-law, Noreen Sequeira. There will be a visitation on Friday, November, 25, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, 6919 Providence Road, Riverview, FL 33578. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 10:00 am at St. Stephen Catholic Church, 5049 Bell Shoals Rd. Valrico, FL 33596. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations in Mala's name to Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation at 5202 Paylor Lane, Sarasota, FL 34240.