Mrs. Rafaela Burgos "Elba" entered into eternal rest on July 13, 2017 at The Amsterdam at Harborside - The Tuttle Center, Port Washington, New York, she was 79. Elba was born on October 24, 1937 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Rafael and Julia Rodriguez. Beloved wife of the late Oscar Burgos. Loving mother of Joyce Mitjan and her husband Michael, Veronica Miranda and her husband Carlos, and Jaysen Burgos and his partner Patricia. Cherished grandmother of Carlos Miranda and his wife Veronica, Joshua Miranda, James Burgos. Dear sister of Maria Teresa Rowinski and her husband Thomas, and the late Olivia Preyor. Great grandmother of Anthony, Liliana, Carlos, Juliana, Kianna. May she rest in peace.