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1927

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2019

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Elena Hamilton Obituary

Sept. 15,1927 - Sept. 25, 2019 Loving wife and beloved mother, sister and friend to many, passed away peacefully among family members. Born in 1927 in Holbrook, AZ to Maria and Daniel Hernandez, Elena was known as a hardworking, religious, thoughtful, creative and conscientious member of her communities. Elena was a medic with the U.S. Navy when she met her future husband Don C. Hamilton, also a Navy corpsman. After service to their country they married in 1952. Elena and Don settled in Southern CA where they raised ten children. While raising her family she continued her education and became a registered nurse. Elena loved gardening, music and traveling. Together Elena and Don hosted numerous foreign exchange students from Asia. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, her parents and sisters. She leaves behind her children (Rebecca, Bonny, Barbara, Beverly, Belle, Don (Henry), Dan (Andy), Beth, Dave, Dean and their spouses, many grand and great-grandchildren, her brother Daniel Hernandez and his family, nieces and nephews. Graveside services with reception to follow will be held on Friday, November 1st, 2019 at 10:30am at Mt. View Cemetery, 570 E Highland Ave., San Bernardino, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the VNA Hospice of Monterey, P.O. Box 2480, Monterey, CA 93942. Visit BaysideCommunityMortuary.com for viewing, condolences and memories. Elena's beautiful smile, quick wit and sweet personality will be dearly missed by all.

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Published by Redlands Daily Facts on Oct. 25, 2019.

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April 14, 2020

Even though I was a horrible son and a worse brother to you all, I am deeply saddened by the passing of our great mother. I know that no words or apologies can ever make up for all the harm I have caused but I want everyone of you to know that I am so sorry for not being there. For not being the son, brother,you all deserved. I wish you all the very best and hope that one day we all find peace. A.H.

Dean Hamilton

November 2, 2019

Thank you all for coming to my Mom's memorial yesterday. Even though it was one of the saddest days in our life, my wife Lori and our girls enjoyed seeing and talking to each one of you.

I'm posting my Mom's Memorial video for all to see today. Once the 2 minutes of photo slides are finished, there's about 15 minutes of personal family films we've captures over the years. They are small sections of hours of video I edited together. Apologize I was not able to show the video at the Memorials. I think there are clips of the Reisch family with us on Halloween back in 1967 or 68. If any one recognizes family, please share their names and any other info you can!

And a very special Thank You to Rebecca and Terry Powell my Sister and Brother in law from Monterey CA for having the strength, resources and time to take first class care of our Mom in her last 3+ years of her life. And a thank you for doing the wonderful Memorial events in both Monterey and San Bernardino.

Love You,
Dean

Joseph Chavez

October 30, 2019

I am the son of Frank and Anita Chavez. My name is Joseph or Joe. I went to San Bernardino Valley College from 1975-1977 where I met Bonny! Growing up I have fond memories of Helen and my parents visiting each other. I would like to express my deepest sympathies to all of Helen's family. God bless you at this sorrowful time. Sincerely, Joe Chavez

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