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Ophelia Peralta Elizondo, March 16, 1914 - September 14, 2009, age 95, born in Valverde, New Mexico and raised in Albuquerque, where she lived until the family moved to Omaha, Nebraska in 1966. Ophelia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Santiago (Jim) Elizondo, who died in 1968. Ophelia (known as "Fella" by her family and friends) was loved, admired and respected by all who knew her. Fella was a graduate of Harwood Girls School as well as a life long member of El Buen Samaritano Methodist Church. Fella and Santiago were both active members of the original church located on Gold street and they were involved in the building of the new church as well. Fella went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in perfect peace and she was surrounded by her beloved family at the time of her passing. She will be greatly missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing her. Fella is survived by her sons, Jimmy Elizondo and his wife Nancy, John Charles Elizondo and wife Naomi; Grandchildren include Kim Dugan, Cheryl Reilly, David Elizondo, Jeff Elizondo (deceased) and Michelle Hokanson and ten great-grandchildren as well. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at El Buen Samaritano Church located at 700 Granite NW and burial will follow at Sunset Memorial. Services will be conducted by Pastor David Blanco and life long family friend, Pastor Max Cisneros.
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