In Memoriam : Maria Adelfa Elizondo

Maria Adelfa Elizondo Maria Adelfa Elizondo - age: 97
(November 08, 1914 to February 07, 2012 )
Resident of Laredo, Texas

Visitation Information:
Joe Jackson Heights
719 Loring at Cortez
Laredo, TX 78040
956.722.0001

Wake:
Thursday, February 09, 2012
5 pm to 9 pm

Rosary:
7 pm

Mass of Christian Burial:
Friday, February 10, 2012
Christ the King Catholic Church
10 am

Interment:
Calvary Catholic Church

Obituary:
Maria Adelfa Elizondo, 97, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, February 7, 2012.

Maria Adelfa Rodriguez de Elizondo was born in San Ygnacio, Texas November 8, 1914 to Tomas Rodriguez and Herlinda Vela de Rodriguez. She became an orphan at the age of fifteen when she lost both parents. She and her seven brothers and sisters were separated and lost their ranch holdings now under the Falcon Dam waters. At an early age she became a seamstress and by the age of eighteen was supervising a factory full of seamstresses at Amadee Frocks Factory in Laredo.

She married Fidel Raul Elizondo on June 1, 1944, upon his return from military service with the Texas 36 Division during the invasion of Italy and raised 3 sons. She worked for Joe Brand fitting elaborate dresses for numerous dignitaries, artists, and George and Martha Washington Celebration participants until the age of 78. She loved gardening, cooking, and enjoying nature at the family ranch. Most of all she loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was one of a kind. She was the Matriarch of the family and will be immensely missed.

The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Adonis Zuniga-Goldwater, Dr. Michael Galo, Dr. Carlos Cigarroa, her primary caregiver David Elizondo, and her caretaker Noemi De Hoyos, as well as the nurses who took care of mom’s health for the last couple of months.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson Heights Funeral Chapels, 719 Loring @ Cortez, Laredo, Texas 78041; (956) 722.0001.





Carmen Rodriguez - February 9, 2012Contact this person Contact this person
Jorge, Norma and family, May the Lord provide you with strength to endure the great loss of your beloved mother and grandmother. You will be in my prayers. Carmen DSHS


Rosa Maria Ceballos De Llano - February 9, 2012Contact this person Contact this person
Dear Fidel and Elizondo family, I am very sorry to hear about your mom's passing. I remember her so fondly from all the activities at St. Augustine High. She was always very active in the school's programs, jamaicas and sports. Please accept my deepest sympathy on her passing. I will not be able to go personally to pay my respects as I teach a class this afternoon at TAMIU and do not finish until 8:00 pm. I also have a conference meeting with TAMU tomorrow morning that I cannot miss. I am very sorry that I will not be there to pay my respects, but know that you will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Rosie Ceballos de Llano


Jorge Pena - February 10, 2012Contact this person Contact this person
Dear Elizondo family, Please accept our most heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have very fond memories of times shared with you. With love, Beatriz F.Garcia and daughters Beatriz, Amalia, and Claudia


Dora Fogle - February 10, 2012Contact this person Contact this person
Jorge, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences. I wish I had known earlier. Know that you are in my prayers and thoughts.