Our beautiful Elenita passed away tragically and unexpectedly on Thursday, March 18th. She had a huge heart and loved her amazing family: her mom Elena, her cousins Anthony, Hannah, Frankie, Mikey, Peter, Vanessa and Pablo, her aunts and uncles, her grandma and her sweet little girl Aliyah. We will never forget her infectious laugh, her goofy dancing, her love of all things beauty and her talent for making her clients and friends look and feel gorgeous. She was funny, smart, spontaneous and always ready for an adventure. She wiggled her way into people's hearts with her sweet and relaxed attitude and her laugh. Anyone who knew her, knew of her struggles and prayed for her health and safety. She was strong-willed, independent and confident, and in her best moments, had dreams of making a beautiful life for her and her daughter.

Let's come together to help this loving family who has experienced so much unexpected heartbreak.  May they find comfort in knowing that Elenita is now reunited with her grandfather and her uncles Carlos and Pablo.

Elena will use the funds collected for funeral services and to put our sweet girl to rest this week. Anything leftover will be put into an account for Aliyah, who is now 9 years old and facing a future without her mama.

We love you Elenita, you will always be in our hearts.