Elena Sotomayer-Canales' Obituary
Elena Sotomayor-Canales, a Livermore resident entered into rest at her home on Saturday afternoon September 22, 2001. She was a Mexico City native born on September 14, 1910 to the late Miguel & Jovita Sotomayor. Elena was a licensed vocational nurse who specialized in children's care. In the last ten years of her career she provided Geriatric care for a convalescent hospital. Besides her career, she had a special green thumb for gardening and enjoyed traveling with her family. Dearly beloved wife of 20 years to Mr. Cypriano Torres who preceded her in death. Devoted mother of Sylvia Ibarra of Livermore and the late Enrique Sotomayor. Dear sister of Eduardo Sotomayor and Salvador Sotomayor both of Mexico City. Preceded in death by her siblings; Maria Sotomayor, Miguel Sotomayor, Alfonso Sotomayor, and Rodolfo Sotomayor. Special grandmother of six; Glen A. Ibarra & Robert A. Ibarra both of Livermore, Enrique Torres, Alfonso Torres, Vicki Sotomayor and Sylvia Torres all from Mexico City. Great grandmother of four; Vanessa Torres, Alan Torres, Carla Torres and Christian Torres also from Mexico City. Friends are welcome to attend visitation on Wednesday, September 26, 2001 from 5 to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. And a Funeral Service on Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Both services will take place at Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park & Funeral Home in the Reflection Chapel. "Service of Marked Distinction"
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