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ELIAS HUERTA Obituary
Apr. 28, 1932 – Oct. 6, 2025
Elias D. Huerta, 93, passed away peacefully at home in Holtville, California. A devoted educator, veteran, and beloved family man, Elias lived a life marked by service, scholarship, and kindness.
Born on April 28, 1932, Elias grew up in Arizona, where he first made his mark as a talented high school basketball player. In 1951, he was a proud member of the undefeated team that won the Arizona State Championship, a moment he treasured throughout his life.
His academic journey was briefly paused when he was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he attended the Counter-Intelligence School and served honorably as a field agent in Germany and the Bavarian Alps. Upon returning home, Elias completed his Bachelor's degree at Northern Arizona University and earned a Master's degree from Arizona State University.
In 1959, Elias began a distinguished 40-year career as a Spanish and Foreign Language teacher at Holtville High School. Generations of students remember him not only for his dedication to language and culture but also for his patience and wisdom.
Even in retirement, Elias continued to teach, sharing his love of learning and life with his grandchildren. He especially enjoyed showing them how to play golf, passing down not just skills but cherished time together on the course.
Known and loved in his community, Elias was a familiar face whose kindness and humility left a lasting impression on everyone he met.
Elias was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and son, Steve Huerta. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; son, Daniel; grandchildren, Nick, Chris, Derek, and Cori; and great-grandchildren, Ashley, Jameson, Owen, and Elias. His legacy lives on in the hearts of his family and the countless students whose lives he touched.
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Jimmie Rodriguez
November 4, 2025
Danny, my condolences to you and your family.
Maria Jimenez Rivera
October 31, 2025
My condolences to the Huerta Family,
Mr. Huerta was a great educator and human being. I had him my freshman year of high school and have so many fond memories of him. He was well respected by everyone and a very influential teacher. I tell my daughters about an incident that happened in class with one of my peers. My friend and I were teasing him, and I called him "hipocrita". I remember Mr. Huerta asking me if I knew what it meant and I replied to him, isn't it like a very bad insult? Mr. Huerta just laughed and explained to me what the meaning of "hipocrita" meant. He had so much patience with me, he sure was the best. My God bring comfort to his loved ones and may his soul rest in peace.
Amparo Alvarez & family
October 31, 2025
Mr. Huerta was my favorite teacher in high school and thank god I got to tell him just how much I appreciate having him as my Spanish Teacher.
He was my most influential teacher I ever had. He always understood his students and all students respect him.
My condolences to Mr. Huerta´s family.
Prayers go to all of them
Kim Garcia
October 30, 2025
What a handsome kind soft spoken man. When he did speak you knew it was important One heck of a teacher. Rest in peace Mr Huerta.
Charles Mazon
October 30, 2025
It was 1964, I was a sophomore at HHS. A group of us were standing in the hallway waiting for morning class. We saw Mr Huerta approaching us with a smooth stroll of his. It was his first day of school. One of us commented "Hey look at him he's cool". He smiled and replied "Good morning gentlemen". He was the most influential person in my early life. His parents raised a great man. Vaya con Dios Mr Huerta.
Shirley Petty Clark
October 30, 2025
Mr Huerta and Mr Morrow were my favorite teachers. i wrote him a letter a few years ago.I got such a sweet letter from him. I told him how I was able to use the Spanish he taught in my career as a registered nurse and on several mission trips to Guatemala. He was such a special man and special teacher that I will never forget!
Mike Pacheco
October 30, 2025
My deepest condolences to Mr. Huerta´s family. I had the privilege of being his student during my freshman and sophomore years of high school. He was truly an inspiring and dedicated teacher who made a lasting impact on so many of us.
Brenda Ray
October 30, 2025
Senor Huerta, you were my favorite teacher during high school. Yo necessito un pluma, por favor!
Craig Magill
October 29, 2025
Mr. Huerta was an educator at a level few teachers ever attain. Thank you for your service to this nation and to Holtville.
Alice Hancock Seward
October 29, 2025
Mr. Huerta was a teacher of mine and he was wonderful. I pray for peace and comfort for his family.
sergio gonzalez
October 29, 2025
he was short but we would always know when he was coming cuz we could see his shiney brown wingtips as he was walking down the hall,
Bernie Pineda
October 22, 2025
Mr. Huerta was present, as a teacher, to four of the eight Pineda siblings, while at Holtville Union High. What a blessing this man was to all the students and the community. He earned my respect by the simple gesture while acknowledging everyone, his sweet smile and soft gentle voice.
He leaves a huge legacy, his family were blessed to have know and shared his walk though their lives. He will be greatly be missed but, I find comfort in knowing we will see and be with him and all our loves ones in heaven, at Gods appointed time
Bernie Pineda
Class of 1967, HUHS
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