Elisa O’Donovan, born on November 20, 1931 in Benson, Arizona, passed away Thursday in the early morning hours December 6th in Fullerton, California. She is survived by her loving children John, Michael, Colin, TJ, Bernie, Timothy and Brigette, and her three grandchildren, Shea, Ryan, and Makala. She was a devoted teacher for over three decades and loved watching her grandchildren grow up. Elisa cherished time with family. She had a passion for traveling and had many stories of her adventures. Elisa had a quick wit and great sense of humor. She was known as 'a mom to all”, the nucleus of the family who was proud of her eight children. Elisa joins her beloved husband and son in heaven.