Ive known Ellen from college.  She is one of the kindest and sweetest friend I
know but she is also fiercely intelligent and a good leader.  I will pray for her
every night.  Iam saying is because she still lives in my heart.  My condolence to Thammy and her 3 boys.

Ms Akuin was a well respected and loved instructor.  She represents what a clinical instructor ought to be; very knowledgeable, ready to offer her expertise to budding nursing students.  I offer my deepest sympathy to the Akuin family.

I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to Elena's husband Tommy and children for the great loss of your beloved wife and mother. 

For years I talked to Elena on the phone but never in person. Coming from the same Alma Mater, we developed trust for each other. I was glad to finally met her in September of 2010 through a mutual friend. She was a good person and a delightful one to be around. 

Elena will be remembered in our prayer so with her family. Again, I'm so sorry to hear of her passing.

Peace and Love,

Gilne D. Desales-Tosco
PLM College of Nursing '76

Elena Akuin, RN, was an excellent student and a role model of a modern healthcare manager.  She was a treasure to have in three classes in healthcare finance, accounting and management.  Elena often asked me for new opportunities to learn.  I offered her challenges and she always accepted them.  I will always remember sponsoring her in: 

• Elena's Case Study Presentation on the Role of the Nurse Manager in Health Care Organizations at the 18th Annual Student Symposium on Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity in February, 2010.  This event was co-sponsored by the CSULA Office of Research and Development and the Gamma Epsilon Chapter of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.


• Elena's award-winning multimedia team presentation at the Los Angeles Asia Pacific Faculty Research Conference at CSULA, sponsored by the Management Department in November, 2011. This paper was recognized in the proceedings of this international conference.

I have used Elena's writings and experiences as model presentations for other students in class.  Elena was able to master complex concepts of management, finance and accounting.  She was adept at explaining these practical techniques to other students, and implementing them in her career on the job.

For example, last month I asked all students to write a paragraph about their career goals ten years from now, and share it with the class.  I thought that at Elena's station in life, she would say, “In ten years I will be happily retired.”  But no! Elena shared her carefully planned path from Assistant Nurse Manager to Nurse Manager of the Telemetry Unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center … and then beyond that into her own international healthcare consulting firm!

It is incredibly sad that Elena's life ended so soon. I cannot put into words how much I will miss her. Elena was a very positive, caring person and she would not want us to be sad today.  She would tell us to cheer up, smile and remember the great memories we all shared. Elena has departed this realm but her memory and example will live on in all of us forever.


Professor Barrington (Barry) Hunt
Presented on behalf of the Graduate Healthcare Management Program, Management Department, 
College of Business and Economics, California State University, Los Angeles
May 24, 2013

I was shocked and saddened by the news as surely are many of the nurse faculty colleagues of mine at CSULA where our Elena was a kind and nurturing student in the Master of Science in Nursing program. God rest her soul.

Mary Anne Schultz PhD MBA MSN RN
Former Associate Professor
CSULA School of Nursing

My deepest condolences to the Akuin and Torres family. Elena was a very nurturing person,and one of the finest nurses who I have worked with. She will be missed dearly. Elena will always hold a special place in my heart. May the beautiful memories of Elena give you peace,and comfort.

Our deepest condolences to Tommy and family. Rest in peace Ellen. You will be missed.

My deepest sympathy to the Akuin and Torres family. Elena was a excellent nurse, a very heart felt caring person. she had such a sweet laugh. and oh... her smile, will always be in my heart.It was a pleasure working with such a wonderful nurse. May her memories fill you with joy and peace.

Our heartfelt condolence goes to the Akuin family. Ellen was a classmate of mine way back in Nursing College at PLM. She is our quiet but fearless leader. She'll be greatly missed. May she rest in peace.

Ellen is on her final journey to a place where there is love and no pain. She will always be in your heart and you in hers. May you find comfort and strength in His presence. My deepest sympathy and prayers to the Akuin family. I remember Ellen's charming smile. Rest in peace, Ellen.
 
Violeta C. Arboleda
VMHS '67
  Jersey City, NJ

Ellen was an unassuming but very smart PAMANTASANITE.I had the pleasure of working with her as a Clinical Instructor at the Pamantasan's College of Nursing for years.May her family find Peace and Comfort in Our LORD's abode.With my deepest sympathy.

BENG SANTOS-TIRONA,NEW YORK

Dear Tom and Family.

I will surely miss Ellen. But we are here for your and your family. Ellen is in a better place now

Our deepest sympathy to Tom and the entire Akuin Family.  Elena will surely be missed by everyone.  May you find comfort and peace with our Lord's blessings during this difficult time of your lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  
                                         Ernie/Josie Villareal & Family (Santa Clarita, CA)

my heartfelt sympathy to tom and the akuin family.may the Lord give you all the strength needed at this difficult time. and may our Lord welcome ellen to His heavenly kingdom.

Dear Tom and family,
 My family and I expressed our sympathy to you and the children. We will miss her.Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. May God Bless you always.
 Myrna S. Rodrigo -Cedars-Sinai Med. Center

I am so sorry for your loss.Elena was not my classmate but we were Mapans of the same year(67) and I value and respect all our batchmates.Please accept my sympathy especially  in this very difficult day.May she rest in peace and God bless the Akuin family.

Boyette Fabio 
Orange county,ca.

Dear Tom and Family,
At this time of your precious loss(Ellen), may God draw you close in His comfort and care. May His love strengthen and sustain you. With sympathy and prayers.

Dear Tom and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.  I still fondly remember our chance meeting in LA  (for the first time since high school) when we booked at the same hotel where we are meeting with Jun Doc and Lorentz Escalante who are attending a 25th wedding anniversary.   Reliving our high school memories was a blast. We will miss Ellen.

Elvie Decena ( Vallejo, CA)
and Mapa High Classmates

Condolence to the family of our batchmate, Elena Torres Akuin...we will surely miss her ... God bless her soul!

Leo-Thez Tolentino

It was Mother's day...I greeted Tita Ellen and her reply touched my heart.  She said "We're good.  I was doing my walk at the mall when I got your text.  Happy mother's day to you too.  Let's tell our kids "I love you" no matter how old they are.."  ......Yes, tita.  I am doing that and will be doing it until the day we meet again.  I love you too and your memories will always be in our hearts.  Thank you for everything...   

Fredy, Marita, Kaye, Dang and Denise Vitan

My deepest sympathy to the Akuin and Torres family for your great loss. Ellen's memory will always be embedded in my heart and I thank the Lord for the privilege of her friendship. Ellen, I will always miss you.

Dear Tommy, Dennis,Vincent and Oliver, 
May God bless you all during this time of sorrow, and know that you are all in our prayers. Ellen is a very dear  dear friend , she's, like a sister...I will truly miss her a lot..  She may not be here  physically, but she'll be in our hearts.. We love her..
Take care guys..
             
 Aida and Benjamin Romulo
Eric,Eileen and Errol

We will miss u in Cmc ..we will keep you in our heart..

Dear Tom, Dennis, Oliver & Vincent,

Please accept my  heartfelt condolences at this time of great loss. Elena was an amazing friend, co-worker, and one of the most giving human beings I have met. She will be truly missed. May her memories give you comfort and peace at such a difficult time !

You will always be loved and cherished Tita Ellen... May you rest in peace.

Tiyo Tommy and family,
May God bless you and your children in this time of sorrow. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of  joyful times together and be comforted by God's peace and assurance of Tiya Ellen's going home to heaven, where there is no more pain. You are in our thoughts and prayers. 
Deep condolences from Ate Pere, Lita, Hermie, Edith and Dauden.

AVIS DE DÉCÈS

Elena Torres Akuin

10 juin 1949 – 17 mai 2013

Eternal Valley Memorial Park & Mortuary

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