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2016

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Susan McElvaney Obituary

July 7, 1957 - May 4, 2016 Susan McElvaney, 58, of Thousand Oaks, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and cousin entered into eternal rest on May 4, 2016. Born to Jerry and Roz Porges in Los Angeles, CA she was predeceased by her father, Jerry Porges, and her brother, Gary Porges. She is survived by her beloved husband, Michael, and her three children, Tyler (Crystal), Austin (Heidi) and Dillon (Greta). She is also survived by her mother, Rosalind Porges, her sister Karen Paloian (John), and brother Ron Porges (Donna). Adored by all who knew her, Susan dedicated her life to helping others, which was demonstrated by her work as a pediatric occupational therapist as well as her volunteer work at Tarzana Hospital and with the Best Day Foundation. Friends and family are invited to attend funeral services on May 9, 2016 at Calamigos Ranch at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Best Day Foundation. Specify donations at BestDayFoundation.org to "In Memory of Susan McElvaney." Assisting the family with funeral arrangements is the Rose Family Funeral Home in Simi Valley.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from May 7 to May 8, 2016.

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Shay Goldin

May 5, 2017

Missing you Susan always and on the year of your leaving us....xo

May 14, 2016

WHEN I THINK OF SUSAN, I THINK OF HER WARM, BEAUTIFUL SMILE..ALWAYS KIND WORDS, ALWAYS A BEAUTIFUL AND LOVING HEART...MY THOUGHTS ARE PRAYERS GO OUT TO HER AND HER FAMILY..


DENYSE BARNES BIERMAN
THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA

Doug & Chyme Burnham

May 9, 2016

Missing Susan, and thinking of all of you today...
Such a beautiful difference one single life made!
Our heartfelt love & prayers,

Julie Epsteen

May 9, 2016

We will forever miss our beloved McElbaby. She touched our hearts and brought light and laughter into our home when we needed it most. Love always, Julie, Jack and Levon Epsteen

May 8, 2016

Such loving memories of Susan and your family. May she rest in peace. Our hearts go with her husband and children.
Love,
The Miller Family from Meadows
Cheri, Bob, Matthew and Marlee

Robin Minky

May 8, 2016

My heartfelt love and condolence to your family and friends. A friend in Jr. High who gave of herself then and continue to give the rest of her life. Peace be with you.

P Fields

May 7, 2016

In Loving Memory of our dear friend Susan-
You will always be in our thoughts and memories..
We miss you so much!

Love,
The Byron-Fields Family

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4444 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93063

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