Elaine Marie Macierz

Elaine Macierz passed away under the care of hospice at her loving daughter Kathy's home on October 02, 2025, in Greensboro N.C.

"Elena", Elaine Macierz (Rivas) was born on November 19, 1935, in Sunnyvale, California. The daughter of Lawrence and Ana Rivas, both of Sunnyvale and originally Aldeide and San Marcos de Tessarillo, Spain. She had many nieces and nephews from her older siblings, sister Tina and brothers Harold, Harry and Albert Ariza and was a "Tita" at a young age.

Elaine married her High School sweetheart Paul Orlando Macierz, shortly after graduation in 1953, settling in Sunnyvale where they had 3 Children, Nick, Kathy, and Kevin. Soon they moved to Santa Clara and had Tim, then on to Campbell where they completed their family with Michelle and lived in the San Thomas neighborhood for 35 years.

Elaine loved to socialize. She enjoyed having people in their home in Campbell hosting parties for Christmas, 4th of July, Superbowl, St. Patrick's Day and any celebration that involved food, laughter, and good times. Elaine and Orlando moved to North Carolina in 1998. After the loss of her husband, Elaine moved back to Sunnyvale in 2004, where she was an active member of the Sociedad Cervantes Espanola and the Spanish-America Club where she was chairman of events. She loved to travel and visited family in Spain and loved going on cruises to various ports around the world.

During her time as a busy wife and mother, Elaine also made time to work. Her various positions included and one of the most enjoyable was Assistant Manager at Saratoga Lanes Bowling Alley, where she had each of her 5 children on a bowling team. She was a Manager at Mariani's restaurant in Santa Clara and spent 20 years as an accounts payable administrator at Cupertino Electric where she retired in 1995.

In addition to her 5 children, and many friends that loved her, Elaine leaves behind 9 grandchildren, and 10 Great-Grandchildren in North Carolina and California.

She will be missed by all who know her. She was a daughter, a wife, mother, and friend to many.

A Celebration of Life will take place at her loving Son's home on Saturday, October 18, at 1PM 1680 E. San Martin Avenue, San Martin, CA