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Elaina Hita Obituary

Elaina Irene Hita, 18, of Clovis, New Mexico, died Friday, March 6, 2009, west of Roswell, New Mexico. She was born February 1, 1991, in Clovis to Retired Master Sgt. Jesus and Elizabeth Loya Hita.
She was a senior at Clovis High School and was in the Chamber Choir. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
She is survived by her son, Ezekiel Angel Hita of the home; her parents, Retired Master Sgt. Jesus and Elizabeth Hita of the home; 2 sisters, Elizabeth Ledezma (Rudolfo) and Lulu Hita all of Clovis; 3 brothers, Jesus Elias Hita II (Lidro), Eloy Hita (Suzane) and Elliott Hita all of Clovis; grandparents Salvador and Irene Hita of El Paso, Texas and Jose Q and Maria Loya of Clovis.
A rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 12, 2009, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Carlos Chavez officiating. Burial will follow at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be her brothers and brothers-in-law.
Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home, 800 E. Manana, Clovis, New Mexico 88101, www.steedtodd.com, 575-763-5541.

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Published by Clovis News Journal and the Portales News-Tribune from Mar. 10 to Mar. 11, 2009.

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Letty Flores

March 27, 2009

Eli, i am very sorry to hear about your loss, she was beautiful. My prayers are with you and your loved ones. Take care.

Joyce Seale

March 19, 2009

Eli, I am so sorry to hear of the devastating loss of your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Joyce Seale

Delilah Hernandez

March 17, 2009

May Elaina rest in peace. God bless her family.

sarah hernandez

March 14, 2009

i remember miss hita from volleyball, she was such a sweet heart...she's always gonna be remembered by all of her friends at clovis high...we miss her soo much

LIZ

March 13, 2009

I REMEMBER SEEING Elaina AROUND TOWN DIDN'T KNOW HER TO WELL.GOD BLESS HER FAMILY AND HER SON.MY PRAYES AND MY HEARTS GOD BLESS THE HITA FAMILY

david dunklin

March 12, 2009

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. MAY YOUR FAMILY FIND SOLACE IN THE LORD. WE BEGIN OUR SERVICES AND BURIALS HERE IN TEXAS TODAY FOR THE LAWSON FAMILY AND END ON SATURDAY. MR. LAWSON IS HOME AND RECOVERING PHYSICALLY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE HITA FAMILY.

Alicia Marhefka

March 12, 2009

I knew Elaina breifly, She came to my home, She was beauitful Inside and out, Such a graceful little lady, She made the world a better place, U will be missed by many, May God comfort u at your resting place with him, It was a pleasure to know u Lena,

Amy

March 11, 2009

I remember seeing Elaina around town I didn't know her to well,but we were both pregnant young,and we were in a parenting class or something like that together at the base. I remember we both looked afraid,and both turned out to be great moms.When I saw her around she was always with her son and mom and always happy.God bless her family and her son.

Lorie Bruner & Family

March 11, 2009

Hita Family you and all of your family are in our hearts & prayers in your time of need. God Bless You All.

Mary

March 11, 2009

I am so very sorry to hear this news. Your family is in my prayers.

March 11, 2009

The Hita Family is in our thoughts and prayers. We haven't seen ya'll in a very long time but our love and memories will always be with you guys. Bill, Rhonda, Trevor, and Cenee' Hood Merkel, Texas

Daniel Marez

March 11, 2009

Elaina was a good friend a good student and she will be missed by many and I will keep her and the hita family in my prayers

ALYSIA RODRIGUEZ

March 11, 2009

R.I.P HITA LOVE YOU HUNNY!

Rosey Brady

March 11, 2009

I am truely sorry for you loss and I will keep you all in my prayers. My God bless you and provide you strength. Peace be with you all and God Bless.

Rebecca & Brittany Holt

March 11, 2009

The Clovis community is very sadden to hear of this horrible tragedy.
May our Lord be with the Hita family during this difficult time and know that Elaina is now in the arms of our Lord, resting peacefully and looking upon us. You all are in our prayers. May the Lord keep you strong and comfort you during these trying times. God Bless

ashley dishneau

March 11, 2009

my family and I passed by right after the accident happened and my heart goes out to your family. Your daughter and your family are in my prayer. May God heal your heart and ease the pain. I am sorry for your loss.

Gerald and Lois Crozier

March 10, 2009

Dear Hita Family, My husband and I send our condolences to all of you. We were west of Roswell also on Friday and feel a nearness to you and are so sad for all of you in your great loss of your beautiful girl.

Rhonda Corn Weitner

March 10, 2009

I am truly sorry for your loss. I know just how difficult it is to loose a child much less to a tragic accident. My son played basketball with Eloy at Clovis (Mikeal Weitner passed away 09/11/02 in Clovis at his apartment). My thoughts and prays are with you in this time of sorrow.

Ron & Mecca Thompson

March 10, 2009

We are so sorry Eli and Elizabeth for your tragic loss. Our prayers will be with you. May God wrap His loving arms around you and comfort you during your time of grief.

With deepest sympathy.

Erica Wilson

March 10, 2009

My deepest sympathy is with the Hita family. May God help you all through this trying time. I know how it feels to lose a sibling to a tragic accident.May God hold onto you all like he held me. God Bless you all.(a friend of Lu lu)

Sonja Sarracino-Aragon

March 10, 2009

To Elizabeth Hita and Family,
I was sadden to hear the news of your daughter, Elaine. My thoughts and prayers have been with you! May God bless you and your family and keep you strong.

Clint Corn

March 10, 2009

Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss ... Your family is in our hearts and prayers ... May God's love be with you, and may He bring you strength.

Judy Lopez

March 10, 2009

My condolences go out to the Hita and Loya family. I remember meeting Elaina when she was just a young girl. What a beautiful young lady she grew up to be. She will never be forgotten because her memory will live on through her baby boy. Your family is in my prayers.

Judy Lopez (Meranda's Aunt)

March 10, 2009

May God bless all of the Family. My daughter went to school with Elaina i might of not meet her but from everything i hear she was an awsome person. May God bless her son and keep him strong at this time.

Irene&Shannon Rhoades

Anna Avila

March 10, 2009

My condolences go out to the Hita family, I onlyl pray that GOD give you comfort, may GOD bless you all through your pain and loss. God bless, from the Avila family.

Ray Montoya

March 10, 2009

May God be with all the Hita Family I have kept you all in my thoughts and prayers daily!Elaina will never be forgotten
she is now with the angels smiling upon each and every one
of us.My sympathies are with each and every member of the
Hita Family.God Bless You
Ray & Donna Montoya and Family

SONIA && MEZMARIAH MORALES

March 10, 2009

MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TOO THE FAMILY! MAY SHE REST IN PEACE! WATCH OVER EVERYONE ELAINA! GOD BLESS YOU!

Joe A. Montano

March 10, 2009

To the Hita and Loya family:
Our condolences go to all of you at this time of your loss. May God comfort you at this time and ease the pain that all of you are feeling at this time. We also will miss her sweet smile that she brought to any gathering that we were part of with your family thru the past years. It was a blessing to have known her.

Joe A. and Clara Montano

Uncle Jerry Loya

March 10, 2009

My niece Elaina is not only our family's pride and joy, she is and will always be my daughter's hero. You will be missed Elaina, but never forgotten.

ASHLEY LUMSDEN MARQUEZ

March 9, 2009

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE HITA FAMILY! STAY STRONG YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS!

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