Eusebia Elszy

Eusebia Elszy

Virginia Beach - Eusebia Z. Elszy (Sue) 69, affectionally known by her family as "Chella," went up to the Lord peacefully on Divine Mercy Sunday April 27, 2014 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Fort Stockton, Texas to her parents Geronimo and Juanita Zubia. Her parents and brother Felix Zubia preceded Eusebia in death.

Known as Sue by her many friends, she was devoted to helping the less fortunate. She was a charter member of St. Vincent DePaul Society Chapter at St. Matthew's Catholic Church and served as its Vice-President. She was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Women's Auxiliary. Sue served as chairperson volunteer with the Red Cross while in Naples, Italy. Her grandchildren, nieces and nephews all enjoyed her playing and reading to them as young children.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband Robert G. Elszy; two daughters, Kriss Ann Steele of Fresno, CA., and Margie Bensching of Spokane, WA; son, Mark Elszy of Leesburg, VA.; six grandchildren, Christopher, Caroline, Robert, Audrey, Richie and Teddy; seven sisters, Cruz Z. Gastelo, Ester Z. Rodriguez, Tana Z. Herrick, Cindy Balderama, Lilia Ochoa, Nettie M. Oliver and Gloria Hurt; and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.

The family will receive friends at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach on Tuesday, April 29 with a rosary beginning at 7 p.m. The Mass will be conducted on Wednesday, April 30 at 10 a.m. at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 3314 Sandra Lane, Virginia Beach. A memorial service will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hanford, CA. at a later date, where she will then be interred. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society, to be forwarded to the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph, 3314 Sandra Lane, Virginia Beach, VA. 23464.Condolences may be shared with the family at www.altmeyer.com.