Elary J. Willsie

Elary J. Willsie aka Warren G. Harding Elary J. Willsie also known as Warren G. Harding went home to our Lord on April 10, 2005. Mr. Willsie is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Sofia Willsie; sons, Jose Luis Martinez of Long Beach, CA and Dr. Korosh Shakeri of Berkeley, CA ; daughter, Alba Espinoza of Long Beach, CA; mother-in-law, Mama Rosa; sister, Judy Wade of Tyler, TX; niece, Susan (David) Thomas of Texas; nephew, David Wade of Texas; 5 brothers-in-law; 6 sisters-in-law; 18 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; a large extended family in Mexico; and many many friends. Mr. Willsie was greatly loved by all who knew him. He was a kind and gentle man with a passion for world history. Mr. Willsie ("Grandpa", "P-Pa", "Gordito", "Ilario", "Honey", "Poquianchi", and "Dad") wil l be immensly missed but forever remembered. Viewing services will be held April 13, 2005 from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at Miller-Mies Mortuary, 11015 Downey Ave., Downey, CA 90241. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, April 15, 2005 at 9:00 AM at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 601 Olive Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802.