Melvin (Sam) Roy McCornack passed away in his home June 15, 2025 at the age of 84 years. He was a long-time resident of Humboldt County.

He was well known for his bakery goods and elaborate wedding cakes. Melvin (Sam) and his wife purchased Mi-Mamma’s Bakery on Harris St. about 1969-70. After the closure of the bakery in 1980-81 he went to work for Hans, at Cherry Blossom Bakery in Henderson Center.

He was an avid hunter and loved to fish. He always looked forward to filling the freezer with fresh meat and salmon. Most weekends he could be found enjoying the outdoors and working in his garden. 

He and his wife were married for over 50 years and had five children together; David McCornack, Peggie Illman, Charlene Gift, Leah Fulk and Susie Martin. All which are surviving and living in California and Oregon. 14 grand-children and nine great-grand-children. 

Melvin is preceded in death by his father, Roy McCornack, Mother, Iola McCornack, his older sister, Nivea, younger sister BettyAnn and grand-daughter Karyssa Martin.

A celebration of life service to be announced at a later date.