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Elayne Tendrich
1934 - 2025
BORN
1934
DIED
2025
FUNERAL HOME
5900 SW 77th Ave
Miami, Florida
Elayne Tendrich Obituary
Elayne was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Nathan and Pauline Berzok. The family later moved to Manhattan before settling in Miami, where she and her sister, Bree Robin, grew up. She often spoke fondly of her childhood in South Florida and loved sharing stories about the rich history of the city she held so dear.
Elayne met the love of her life, Judge Moie Tendrich, and together they raised a beautiful family in Pinecrest. She is survived by her children Gregory Tendrich (Kim Rutger) and Tammy McCormack (Michael McCormack); her grandchildren Taylor (Ryan Apt), Cole, Brittany, Macie, and Caroline; and her great-grandchildren Riley, Reece, and Remi.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband Moie, her treasured sons Jeffrey and Robert, and her beautiful sister Bree Robin.
Her warmth, kindness, and vibrant spirit touched everyone she met. A proud founding and devoted member of Bet Shira Congregation, Elayne exemplified her deep commitment to her faith and community. She served as Sisterhood President, participated on numerous boards, and found tremendous comfort, purpose, and friendship through her involvement with Bet Shira.
Elayne had a passion for travel, reading, and spending time with family and friends. She was known for her radiant smile, impeccable style, and her signature nail polish and lipstick-traits that became her trademarks and brightened the lives of everyone around her.
She loved fiercely, adored her children, celebrated her five grandchildren, and cherished her three great-grandchildren. She often said she was happiest when surrounded by those she loved most.
Her legacy of love, strength, and grace will forever be remembered. Elayne leaves behind a lifetime of beautiful memories and an enduring example of how to live with joy, compassion, and elegance.
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Memories and Condolences
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16 Entries
Riva and Jay Steinman
5 hours ago
I am heartbroken to hear of Elayne's passing. May her memory be a blessing and her loved ones find comfort in the love of those surrounding you during this time. It was an honor and a privilege to be a friend of Elayne's, we sat for years on both the Bet Shira Congregation and an endowment BOD's, she always spoke words of wisdom. Her welcoming smile, concern about others and caring demeanor speaks volumes of what an incredible woman she was. Jay and I will miss her very much.
With love to her family, Riva and Jay Steinman
Lawrence Lewis
Earlier today
Marlene and I will always remember how incredibly welcoming Aunt Elayne was to us. When we were dating in high school, we would occasionally ride our bikes over to Elayne and Moie's house for a "surprise" visit. Elayne would stop whatever she was doing at the time and invite us in for as long as we wanted.
That welcoming spirit never ceased. Even when it was no longer easy to go out and meet, she was willing and eager to spend some time with us whenever we visited. Her energy, vitality, curiosity, generosity, and deep love for her family and friends have been passed down through her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren as a deserving legacy for such a truly special person.
Gwen Weinberger
Yesterday
Sending my condolences to Elayne´s family I can only say that it was an honor and a joy to be friends with Elayne and Moie, both of whom I remember with love. What a blessing to have had them as parents.
Norma Achsen Orovitz
Yesterday
I was truly saddened to read that Elayne was no longer with us. For all my time at the Miami Jewish Home, Elayne and Moie both were touchstones of our Founders & cruise programs. Their memories should be ongoing gifts of love to their next generations!
Marsha Elser
Yesterday
My condolences to the family.
Mary/Bob Krantzler
Yesterday
Elayne was a charming lady. Always with a smile. Condolences to the whole family. We lost a Gem. We were in a Haverah together, Investment club and lunch bunch together. We will miss her dearly.
Mary Krantzler
Yesterday
Elayne was a charming lady. Whether she felt well physically or not she always said "I´m fine "!
Members of Bet Shira for many years , we were in a Haverah together, then an investment club and Lunch Bunch. Always cheerful . That´s how she will be remembered by Us.
Bruce Sallah
Yesterday
It was my pleasure to have had the privilege to have known her !!
David Deehl
October 7, 2025
My condolences to the Tendrich family.
Fred Herman
October 7, 2025
Our deepest sympathies to the Tendrich family. May her memory be a blessing. She was a cherished friend of my beloved mother Sylvia. Fred and Minette Herman
Marlene Lewis
October 7, 2025
Aunt Elayne always greeted me (and my husband, Larry) with a loving smile. Her warmth and compassion always came through. We loved seeing her. She never missed an opportunity to say something kind. We will miss her.
Doris Shellow
October 7, 2025
So sorry - she was a lovely lady and delightful to be with. She will be missed.
Kitty
October 7, 2025
Just want to pass on our condolences from The Mc Cormack family in Ireland.
Especially to Tammy,Michael, Cole,Brittany, and Caroline.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.
From
Geraldine Ann Kitty and Pat Farmhill Claremorris Mayo.
Reva Shapiro Kaplan
October 7, 2025
We, her sorority sisters from Miami High, will deeply miss our friend, Elayne. We all looked forward to our monthly zoom meetings ... before that the annual lunches. We were friends for so many years ... through our joys and our sorrows ... and yet, through the terrible losses that Elayne endured, there was always a smile on her beautiful face. We are going to miss her so very much.
Jillragovin
October 6, 2025
My condolances to the entire family.
May all her Fabuous years of e joying her family
Be wonderful memories to remember. Forever.
Much love hugs. To all
Jilll ragovin. ( Tammy´s fried)
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