April 18, 2016
Elisa J. Ortiz, beloved aunt, great-aunt, godmother and teacher, born to Antonia Jasso Ortiz and Juan A. Ortiz, on November 24, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on April 18, 2016. She was preceded in death by her mother, Antonia J. Ortiz, and nephew, Edward O. Menchaca. She is survived by her sister, Ofelia O. Menchaca, nieces: Lillian O. Menchaca, Edna (Frank) Davila, and nephew, Richard O. Menchaca (Annie), and her great-nieces, Laura (Henry) Garza, Angela, Lexi and Amberly Davila, and great-nephews Richard M. Menchaca, and Frank Michael Davila. She was also blessed by her great-great-niece and nephew, Lucy and Henry Garza. Elisa was a 1948 graduate of Lanier High School, and earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the Texas State University. She was employed by the Edgewood School District, and retired from the SAISD district after 30 years. She worked for the Head Start Program and the ESL program during the summer months, and attended various colleges to further her knowledge and teaching skills. Elisa loved teaching and working with children, and would tell stories about many of her wonderful students. Elisa was well known for her loving, gentle and kind ways. She loved gardening, and had beautiful roses and daises, her favorite flowers. She and her sister, Ofelia, participated in the Starving Artist Show at La Villita, for many years, where she sold her baby blankets, cross stitch items, dolls and needle point. You knew you were truly blessed when she gave you one as a gift. Elisa and her sister were like two peas in a pod, and would go every Saturday to get their hair done, and then go shopping. And every time there was a Spurs game, they would be on the phone with each other, cheering the Spurs on. Elisa was well known for her potato salad, pecan pies and lemon meringue bars. Elisa was the "little mother" to Ofelia's children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was very involved in our family, and we were truly blessed to have known her, and to have had her in our family. Every day we will miss her. The family would all like to say a special thank you to Annie Menchaca, for all her loving and tender care of our precious family member, and for all that Annie did for Elisa, not because she had to, but because she wanted to. Annie is truly a wonderful person, and we are grateful for everything she did, and are extremely lucky to have her.

Visitation will begin Sunday at 12:00 P.M. in The Angelus Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 5:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be offered Monday at 9:30 A.M. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Interment will
follow at San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery No.2. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.the
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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Apr. 23, 2016.

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Ralph Garza

April 25, 2016

My condolences to to and your family. You were my teacher at Storm Elem. in the 60's. If you weren't my teacher who knows where I would have been now. Without your guidance and interest in me I wouldn't have retired with 37 years in the Fire Dept. You also taught my 3 brothers and 3 sisters and all graduated from college and became professionals. You were a household name Mrs. Ortiz this and Mrs. Ortiz that. You were the teacher that cared in your students. Again I am glad you were our teacher and you will be missed. Peace be with Mrs. Ortiz Peace be with you.

Irene Alfaro

April 24, 2016

Elisa was one of my sister Teresa Garces dear friend, so that's how I met Elisa. I admired her gentle demeanor and her love for teaching. She left this world a better place.
Wishing the family peace and comfort at this most difficult time.

Jerry Betancourt

April 24, 2016

Our most heartfelt condolences to the family of Ms.Ortiz.We have lived across the street from one another for 29 years,and it has been a blessing having her as a neighbor and friend all this time.We will miss our conversations with her,she was a joy to have in our lives.Rest in peace.

Becky De Leon

April 23, 2016

We knew Elisa and Dona Antonia through my Aunt Mary Vela who lived down the street from them on Houston Street. Elisa was a very sweet and gentle lady. They lived in an apartment owned by my uncle, Fernando Guerra, I believe. My Aunt was also a teacher with SAISD at Crockett School. She taught first grade for 40 years. My parents were Dionisio and Emma Garcia. My mother also taught for 25 years at SAISD. May Elisa rest in peace. We share your loss. Sincerely, Becky De LeonZZ

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