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Elizabeth Szucs Obituary
On June 4, 2011, Elizabeth Szucs lost her battle with illness. Born in Torrance, CA to Dolores Szucs of Nicaragua, and Frank Szucs of Hungary, Elizabeth grew up in Torrance, attending area schools: St. James, Bishop Montgomery HS, and went on to study at Loyola Marymount University. She became a teacher and took her position as Spanish Teacher at West High School. She continued her love for the Spanish language and received a master's in Spanish language in Valencia, Spain. It was in Spain that she learned to knit and dance Flamenco. Elizabeth returned from Spain and taught AP Spanish at West High School in Torrance for 10 years. She always said teaching the students was a rewarding job and she truly enjoyed it. She started a knitting and crochet club on campus. Elizabeth enjoyed traveling, art museums, organic gardening, and the great outdoors. She often would plan spontaneous camping trips to Sequoia National Park where she could be found walking the nature paths and taking in the cool breeze. She also had soap and floral business which she ran during her summer breaks from teaching. She joined with some of her artistic friends to host boutiques in her home, or to attend bridal shows for her floral arranging. Her joyful voice, her pleasant smile, and her words of encouragement are how she will be remembered by her family, friends, and students. She is survived by husband, Gabriel; both parents, Frank and Dolores; her sister, Irene; her grandmother; and many aunts, uncles and cousins; and her beloved dog, Issac. Funeral will be held Thursday, June 16, 2011 at St. James Catholic Church in Redondo Beach at 2 p.m. Please sign the guestbook for Elizabeth at www.dailybreeze.com/obits. Please go to Rice Mortuary's website, www.LAfuneral.com to send the family messages, share memories and obtain directions to the services, and to view the online video tribute.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth Szucs
Andrew Wang
April 25, 2020
I wish you are still here, to the wonderful Elizabeth Dolores Szucs. I will definitely miss you always. I work for the County of Los Angeles now. I wish that you would sometime come to my work to visit, but not possible now. You were an awesome Spanish teacher.
Tina Torres
October 29, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Andrew Wang
January 5, 2017
Elizabeth Dolores Szucs is an awesome person, not only as a teacher. She is also good outside of teaching. The last time I saw her was when she was shopping in preparation of a camping trip when I was at the Target store located on Imperial Highway in Norwalk. Every time I bypass that Target store, I think of her.
July 7, 2012
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Michelle Munoz
June 10, 2012
I heard of this tragic loss and my heart and prayers go out to the Szucs family. Devastating news.
May 28, 2012
i miss you sis
April 23, 2012
I wish you are still around. As I had bookmarked our conversation the day before such occurrence.
Stephanie Kotoff
April 23, 2012
Elizabeth I think about you often and wish you were still here with us.
Irene
April 22, 2012
ELIZABETH WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU .
Andrew Wang
November 16, 2011
I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of Elizabeth Dolores Szucs. As soon as I saw that memory message on the display board, I said "Not this soon!" as for she is a very nice person and a great friend. I was just conversing with her on the Friday before this happened and had even bookmarked my conversation before I left her. I then went back to visit her, then saw the message, realizing that she has died.
Andrew Wang, CSULB Geology
Kristie Tien
September 28, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about your loss...my prayers are with you irene and your family...although we have not connected in many years, I will always remember your sister's kindness and the love your family had with each other...Thinking of all of you...
Christmas/....
August 14, 2011
Elizabeth is at peace.......
Irene Szucs
August 14, 2011
Elizabeth was the best sister anyone could ever hope for. Although this pain hurts more than anything ever hurt before, it brings great comfort to know that she was such a honorable and amazing teacher.
"Individuality at its best" She was always willing to help.SHe never took out whatever she was going through on anyone else. She was soooo sweet without being fake. Her Time with us . was definetly borrowed, but she did well within her short 39 years.
It brings great confort to my parernts and I to know how much she impacted her students and how much they learned . She truly was a great teacher. And that to my parents is the only thing they ever wanted us to do in return for all the sacrifices they made to put Elizabeth and i through private school , and then college. So on behalf of my parents as well- THANK YOU for being so considerate and thoughtful through this time. The words of her students bring us peace knowing we arent the only ones that that loved and appreciated her legacy,
We miss you Elizabeth
rest in peace
Irene szucs
Franks Szucs
Dolores Szucs
Isaac szucs(my sis' german shepard)
nicole
August 8, 2011
señora szucs was an amazing Spanish 1 teacher. i didn't know who that long because last year since it was my freshman year but that year i was in her class i had so much fun i remember the Las Mañanitas song we would sing every month for the birthday people. thanks for being such a devoted Spanish teacher. may you rest in peace.
June 19, 2011
thank you all for you support.
irene, frank, dolores
Stephanie Kotoff
June 18, 2011
I am so very sorry for your loss of Elizabeth.
I am deeply saddened by Elizabeth's death. She was young and should have had many more years of living ahead of her. I will remember her laughing and smiling. I love the photo of her with Isaac. She touched many lives with her kindness and caring. I pray that she is at peace and in light.
Melanie Artner de Assis
June 15, 2011
Dear Gabriel, Frank and Dolores,
I went to high school with Elizabeth (at Bishop Montgomery), was on the Dance Team with her, and shared many classes with her. I considered Liz a friend during those high school years, especially after our time together on the Dance Team. I always remember her warm smile, her kindness, and her generous heart. I am deeply saddened to hear of her passing. Liz touched this world and many of the lives in it with her beauty, grace, and kindness, and she will always be remembered by those of us who were fortunate enough to have known her. I offer you my deepest sympathies during your overwhelming sorrow.
Julie
June 15, 2011
I never met Elizabeth, but I have heard about her from family members. Elizabeth was a very talented and sweet lady who touched many lives. She will be greatly missed. I am sorry that I did not have the chance to meet her; she sounds like someone with whom I would have enjoyed being friends.
Lydia Garcia
June 15, 2011
When I met Elizabeth she had the sweetest smile. I knew she was special just the way she spoke to me about her "soaps and her talents". When she spoke she had a very gentle voice
June 15, 2011
When I met Elizabeth she had the sweetest smile. I knew she was special just the way she spoke to me about her "soaps and her talents". When she spoke she had a very gentle voice
June 15, 2011
When I met Elizabeth she had the sweetest smile. I knew she was special just the way she spoke to me about her "soaps and her talents". When she spoke she had a very gentle voice
Rick and Sandy Sabosky
June 15, 2011
Dear Dolores and Family, We are so sorry for your sadness and loss. Elizabeth sounds like a wonderful young lady and we can't even imagine what you must be going through. Just know we are praying for you and hope Our Lord will comfort you and be a real solace for you at this time of horrible loss. God Bless you
Lilly Bourdeau
June 15, 2011
I''m so sorry for your lost, We are the same age we even have the same birthday My prayer are with you So young
Diane Hartunian
June 15, 2011
Para la familia de la muy estimada Elizabeth, una gran persona, maestra, y estudiante, mi profundo pésame. Que en paz descanse. Su alma y espiritu estarân siempre con nosotros.
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