Tess was "shining light" in any environment. Full of life and love for all. 

Tes was a pilar of strength, professionalism and humility for the 20 years that I worked at Drury.  The company grew dramatically during that time, in terms of billings, employees and the complexity of the projects we managed.  We also survived recessions, natural disasters, and even 9/11.  Tes was a calm, steady source of solutions, confidence and faith.  She knew more about the inner workings of not only our company, but of the beautifully diverse people who work together.   I miss her terribly but take comfort that she is smiling down on her family and friends from her special place in heaven.  Rest in peace my dear friend.

Dear Ramon, Sydney and family,

I was so sorry to hear of Tes’s passing. Tes’s office was right around the corner from my desk when I worked at Drury and I used to stop in several times a day to chat, crack jokes or talk about our kids (Sydney and Peter are close in age). Although Tes was usually working through that stack of papers in her in-box, she always made time for me. 

I’ll miss her kindness and generosity, and her naughty sense of humor. (I enjoyed thinking up things to make her giggle.) My heart goes out to you.

Sincerely,

Maggie da Silva





I only worked with her briefly at Drury and it was a busy time, but  Tes was always so kind to help me navigate everything that I had to do.  It is a tribute to her spirit that I remember her so clearly.  God bless.

In my twenty years of working at Drury, both as a freelancer and staff employee, Tess was always a beacon of kindness and support,  Her beautiful smile would light up a room with positive energy in any situation, I especially enjoyed my  Tete a Tete’s  with Tess in the hallways of The Radiowave building and most recently on our way home in the elevators of 275 when she would put business on the back burner and want to know all about my family’s well beings, some of whom she had previously worked with at Drury and those she only knew of.  God Bless this beautiful tiny angel who now resides in Heaven and may she Rest In Peace. Of course my condolences to her family who, like all of us,  are  fortunate to have her spirit live on in our lives for eternity.

I am privileged to have known Tess.  We were batch mates but never became classmates in high school.  Fortunately, we connected when  I lived in New York.  Her kindness, smartness and courage caught my attention.  She was also practical in life and she was a great inspiration.  Thank you. Till we meet again in heaven!

Please join

Zoom Celebration of Life of Marites Mendoza Elloso

We have been so blessed to be able to share the life of our fearless relative, batchmate and friend Marites Mendoza Elloso. Now, she is our Angelic Ambassador and yet we would like to express our love of her by celebrating her life.

Time: August 28, 2020, Friday
9:30 PM EST (New York),
8:30 PM CST (Chicago),
6:30 PST (California)
9:30 AM Philippine Time-Saturday, August 29  
Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 860 9895 6212
Password: Please email asiacalling168@yahoo.com for the password.

You are invited to join.

What we have set up are the following:
a. Prayer
b. Tribute/Sharing
c. Singing
d. Video presentation of collection of the memories we have shared with her in love, fun and free spirit
e. Toast: Raise your glass to celebrate the life of Marites. (Have a drink in front of you.)



I have been truly blessed to have known and worked together with Tes for so many years.  Her sweet, positive personality and wonderful smile were always a joy to behold. I appreciated her commitment to doing a good job as a consummate professional, as we had many discussions about the common work challenges we faced. She was always a shining light at Drury and will be forever missed. I am praying for strength, comfort and peace for Ramon and Sydney and the entire family. May the knowledge of Tes' deep faith, as well as your own, sustain you through these difficult times and know that she will forever be in our hearts.

Having known Tes for 25 years working at Drury Design, I send my Love and sincere condolences to her Family.  Tes was truly one of the sweetest and most lovely people I have had the good fortune to meet.  Always a smile and a warm greeting each morning, always willing to help whenever asked,  Tes was amazingly talented and her commitment to her work was incredible.   She was valued  greatly and will be sadly missed.   We can only hope that our memories of this wonderful woman will help everyone heal as time passes.  We will hold a special place in our heart for Tes - always.
- Philip Manin

OBITUARY

Marites "Tes" M. Elloso

January 8, 1964 – August 22, 2020

R. Stutzmann & Son

Show your support

Add a Memory

Share Obituary

Get Reminders

Services