Born on March 4, 1934 in Havana, Cuba, Elena moved to Washington D.C. in 1962 where she began a career as a translator and community activist. During most of her life, Elena worked at the World Bank and spent the rest of her time volunteering for multiple homeless advocacy groups. Everywhere she went she demonstrated her self-less attitude of always doing for others . She will be most remembered for her passion of learning about different cultures and languages and her unconditional love and kindness that touched all who knew her. Elena leaves behind a devoted best friend Trinidad Hernandez, numerous cousins, godchildren and very close friends.
Visitation will be held Monday, August 6, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Joseph Gawler’s Sons LLC, 5130 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Chapel, 3513 N Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007. Handicapped parking is located on the corners of 36th and O Streets, NW. You may use the ramp and follow the sidewalk to access the Chapel (elevator available). Internment following the Mass at Rock Creek Cemetery, 201 Allison St NW, Washington, DC 20011. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless 1200 U St., NW #3, Washington, DC 20009 or Bread for the City, 1525 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001.
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