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ELENA VELASQUEZ Obituary

Elena Guadalupe Velasquez Feb 24,1962 - May 15, 2012 Elena, 50, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning surrounded by family and supported by many friends. Born in San Jose CA, she lived in San Francisco's Portola and Mission Districts since 1969. She was a true 49er Faithful. A loving mother to Jenna Velasquez-Ortega, dedicated daughter of Adelina "Al" Velasquez, and beloved sister of Henry Velasquez and Teresa Ann Velasquez, she will be missed by several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services will be held on Friday May 25, 2012, 11 a.m. at St. John's the Evangelist Church, 15 St. Mary's Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from May 19 to May 21, 2012.

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Conchie Hernandez

April 11, 2021

I miss you Nina, so so much. I’ll love you forever and remember you always. I’m trying but life seems so much harder with you not here. I miss your laugh, your smile, your hugs, and you leg locks :’) I love you Nina. Please keep watching over us.

Here's that beautiful smile we all love!

Mary-Jo Ginorio

June 11, 2012

Elena's smile made you feel like everything would be "ok". It was infectious...miss you and love you cousin...MJo

Sue Jennings

June 10, 2012

Tho'we met only briefly, you made a lasting impression. I will never forget you, Elena. Rest in peace-- see you on the other side...

"We are family", I've got all my cousins with me"...

Mary-Jo Ginorio

May 31, 2012

A beautiful smile, a generous heart, a wonderful soul, a joyful laugh. That is our cousin, Elena. God keep you in his care...

Teresa Chavez

May 23, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Velasquez family. I remember Elena so well .. always smiling and making everyone laugh .. she was the sweetest person!! May God keep you all strong during this most difficult time and always .. God Bless You!!!

J Chavez

May 23, 2012

Elena, You were such a sweet & kind person. You lit up a room with your smile and positive ways. You will never be forgotten by those fortunate to have had you enter their lives.

BARBARA JONES

May 23, 2012

ELENA YOU WERE ALWAYS A TRUE FRIEND, I REMEMBER WHEN YOU AND YOUR FAMILY GOT ME READY FOR MY PROM. I KNOW GOD WILL HAVE A SPECIAL SEAT AT HIS TABLE FOR YOU MY DEAR,

Debbie Johnson-Kirkley

May 22, 2012

So happy to have known such a great person..She babysay my daughter about 30 years ago...I will never forget that laugh and how you made Rick smile...Rest in Paradise Elena..You have earned your wings. Say hi to Rick for me, and everyone else we have lost along the way..Much Love <3

joseph duran duran

May 20, 2012

elena vasquez is so dear to are hearts you will be missed god bless you will never be forgotten

Elaine Sanders

May 20, 2012

Elena, I have such great memories of us when we were little in San Jose and our mother's were always best friends. My family's deepest condolences to your mom, brother sister and daughter and whole family. Sleep with the angels dear friend.

Rhonda Christensen-Mullner

May 20, 2012

My sisters and lived next door to Elena and her family when we were kids. Elena was always such a sweet girl. My sympathies to her family.

Erin Boylan

May 20, 2012

Elena I remember you as such a sweetheart. I know you are in heaven.

LAS NITE OWLS

Charlotte Duran

May 20, 2012

Elena, you left us too soon :( you will be missed I am happy you are not suffering anymore. May you rest in paradise. You will not be forgotten what a lucky person I am to have know you. God Bless you my friend Love Charlotte LAS NITE OWLS UNICAS

Jenna, always remember the love of your mother. She will watch over you always, and her star will be one of the brightest ...love you...MJo

Mary-Jo Ginorio

May 20, 2012

Our cherished Elena is now an angel watching over everyone as she did in life. She will be forever in our hearts and memories.

Mary-Jo Ginorio

May 19, 2012

Laurie

May 19, 2012

Elena, may you rest in peace. You will be missed. Keep an eye out for the rest of us here on earth.

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