OBITUARY
Elena G. Ackermann
August 17, 1929 – July 24, 2012
Elena Godinez y Saiz Ackermann
17 August 1929 – 24 July 2012
Long-time resident of Placentia, California, passed away peacefully at age 82, in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Fred. Loving mother of Brenda (Charles) Moncla, Carl Ackermann, and Marie LaGrand. Cherished grandmother of James, Analiese, Lauren, Alexa, Jacob, Clayton, and Marin. A Memorial mass will be held on Friday, August 3, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Placentia, California. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to National Parkinson Foundation at www.parkinson.org
Services
- Memorial Mass Friday, August 3, 2012
REMEMBERING
Elena G. Ackermann
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RECEIVE UPDATESCarl Ackermann
January 2, 2013
Mom, We all really missed you this Holiday season. Really....
Your Son
Carl
August 1, 2012
Dear Family,
With deepest sympathy from the last of the Godinez sisters.
Tita Tina and Uncle Roy
Margie
August 1, 2012
Dear Brenda, Carl, Marie and Family, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
July 30, 2012
I will miss you so much mother.
July 30, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family.
July 29, 2012
Dear Friends: Sad News, sorry to hear about the loss of Elena. Brenda You, Chuck, Carl and His Family are all in my thoughts in this time of sorrow. Take Comfort in Knowing that, although she is not here in physical body and her soal has returned to Heaven, the Spirit of Elena will be forever with each of you, in loving memories of her that lie softly on your minds. If I can help you in any way please let me know.
Jack Gross
July 29, 2012
I wished that we had more time to know each other. I missed you when you moved and now that you are gone, I'm missing you more, Tita Helen. But this is not goodbye ... only "until we meet again!"
Francis Godinez
July 29, 2012
Dearest Carl, Brenda, and Marie,
My deepest and most sincere condolences on the passing of your mom, our tita Helen. Another piece of our family joins our creator. Am very sure she's at peace in her new
home. Keep your spirits high In
God's love. Hope to see you guys soon.
Love,
Francis Godinez
July 28, 2012
I will never forget you, tita Helen. My love and gratitude for all that you were to me has no bounds. I know that you are joyful in the arms of God and in the embrace of all the family in heaven. Thank you... thank you. I love you.
July 28, 2012
Dearest Brenda, Carl and Marie,
Your mother is home in our Father's embrace. We shall continue to pray for her and for all of you who have been left behind.
Your family from Bacolod City, Philippines,
Conchita L. de Gallaga
Ricky, Trisa and Ian Gallaga and the rest of the family
L ACKERMANN
July 27, 2012
Dearest Lord, please hold Tita Elena in your arms and comfort her. I will always remember her because we had the same birthday. Carl, please extend my prayers and comfort to everyone in California, Kentucky, Ohio, and the Philippines. L J Ackermann
July 26, 2012
Dear Carl Marie Branda and all the family.
We are very sorry on the passing of you dear mother Elena.
May her soul rest in Peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
We see you at the mass.
Love you all
Betty and Pepe Carchi
Sampath Vallabhajoysula
July 26, 2012
Dear Brenda & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May her soul rest in peace.
Sampath Vallabhajoysula
Chitkala Akella
(Cleveland, OH)
Kim Fenn
July 26, 2012
Brenda,
I am sorry for your loss. The love and support of a mother can never be replaced. Know that there are friends that care and share your loss with you, and we pray and hope for your comfort and peace of mind during this time of sorrow.
July 26, 2012
Dear Brenda and Chuck,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Elena. I know how special she was to you Brenda. When your heart is empty or aching I hope you can fill it with the many happy memories you had with your mom. All my love and deepest sympathy to you all.
With sincere sorrow,
Debra Colombana
Sue Huff
July 26, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I know it is difficult to lose someone so dear. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Patrick Boykin
July 26, 2012
You are missed here on Earth, but the Angels are rejoicing in Heaven to have you home.
FROM THE FAMILY
Elena spent her early childhood in Cebu, the Philippines
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Elena was only 16 months older than Cristina, her sister and the two of them were lifelong friends
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Portrait of Elena as a young teenager
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Elena at 16
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In her early 20’s, Elena worked as a secretary in Manila
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Elena visiting her sister’s (Julie’s) home in Redondo Beach in 1953
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Elena at the age of 28
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Elena with her youngest brother, Carlos, who died tragically in a plane crash in the early 1960’s
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Elena with her mom, Carmen Saiz Godinez
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Elena in the early 1960’s, Redondo Beach, California
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Elena and husband, Fred, in 1963
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Elena in the backyard of the family home on Okinawa, Japan
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1973 with sisters Cristina, Julie, and Carmen, husband, Fred, & brothers-in-law in Redondo Beach, CA
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All the sisters in 1973, in age order, Carmen, Julie, Elena and Cristina
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1974, Elena and her sisters, Julie, Carmen and Cristina, visiting with their mom
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Elena worked as a secretary in Orange County, California throughout the 1970’s
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Elena at the Ackermann family home in Placentia, California, circa 1980’s
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Elena with Paul Ackermann (Ralph’s son), who was visiting from Australia
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Elena finished her career in the late 1980’s with the Department of Defense
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Elena at home in her kitchen, Placentia, California
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Elena and grandchildren, Jacob, Lauren, Marin, Clay, James and Alexa, in Hinckley, Ohio 2009
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Elena with children, Brenda, Carl and Marie in 2010, Hinckley, Ohio
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Elena on her 81st birthday in 2010, Hinckley, Ohio
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Elena and Marie for Christmas 2010
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Elena with kids and grandkids – Christmas 2010
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Winter of 2011 at Carl’s house in Kentucky with Brutus, the dog
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Elena in Ohio
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Elena with daughters and grandchildren, Lauren, Marin and Jacob – Christmas 2011
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Elena and grandchildren, Alexa, Clay and Marin eating cookies – May 2012
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We love and miss you, Mom
IN THE CARE OF