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2024

Elsa Berenstein Obituary

Elsa Berenstein, beloved mother of Nadia and Ariel Berenstein, adored grandmother of Nona Berenstein Lee, retired NIH scientist, and loving wife of the late Professor Carlos Berenstein, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday morning, April 17, 2024 after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 21 at 10 a.m. at Judean Memorial Gardens Chapel in Olney, MD. If you knew and loved Elsa, please join us to celebrate her tremendous life and say farewell, as she joins her beloved husband Carlos in our hearts and memories.

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Published by The Washington Post from Apr. 19 to Apr. 21, 2024.

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Marc Benhamou

April 13, 2025

You will always be in my heart, Elsita.

Marc Benhamou

September 25, 2024

Elsa was really a very dear friend. I worked with her and Reuben for five years at the NIH. I remember a lively, endearing personality and a strong character, always ready to help, always smiling. Learning of her passing has deeply upset me. I shall never forget you, Elsa. My thoughts go to Nadia and Ariel.

Lynda Weedon Bowie

April 20, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear of Elsa's passing. We worked together for over 20 years at NIH. She was my coworker and my friend

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