Elizabeth Tena Memorial Service

It is with a heavy heart that we inform our family and friends that we said goodbye to a joyous soul, Elizabeth Tena on April 11, 2024.

Elizabeth’s life is a story of love and perseverance. As a little girl, she unknowingly contracted Hepatitis C due to a blood transfusion. A few years later, she was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes after suffering from a severe case of varicella.

Despite her health challenges she did not let that stop her and she was able to accomplish so many things that she was told time and time again by doctors that she would never be able to do. She graduated from la Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico in Mexico City with a Dental Degree, had a successful career as a Dental Assistant, continued to work even when she started receiving dialysis treatment, and always managed to look at the bright side of life. Everyone that knew her, describes her as an extremely joyous and happy person.

She met the love of her life, Daniel, 41 years ago in Mexico and together had a beautiful daughter, Daniela. Elizabeth wanted to continue having kids, unfortunately having another child naturally would not be possible due to health risks. But again she was not going to allow this challenge to prevent her from achieving her dream of having more children. They decided to adopt another beautiful girl, Ana. There is no doubt that she had endless love to give.

Later in life, she continued to face health challenges. In 2014, her kidneys began to fail and she had to start dialysis treatment. Throughout this whole time she also bravely fought against 3 types of cancers and continued to preserve. Unfortunately, in January 2024 she contracted Covid and was not able to recover. For three very long months she continued to show everyone her strong will to live. She fought for the opportunity to have more time to enjoy her young grandchildren, husband, daughters, and family. On April 11, she lost her last and final battle.

Elizabeth is survived by her 5 grandchildren, two daughters and loving husband Daniel of 41 years.

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We appreciate everyone for taking the time to read our message about our beloved mother Elizabeth.

Thank you for your support.

Daniela & Ana