Born on May 4, 1941 to Cruz Maria Yanes (father), and Cira Matos (mother).
Mom deeply loved her family and was very close with her siblings. She loved plants and animals and the color white. She was a great cook, loved to dance and had a sweet tooth.
Elena is survived by her children, Carolina Vasquez and Cira Elena Vasquez and her son in law Luis Alejandro Mercader. Other relatives that Elena is survived by include her grandchild, Sarah Alejandra Mercader and siblings, Alicia Yanes, Graciela Yanes, Ligia Yanes and Luis Yanes.
Elena will be reunited with her spouse, Jovito Rafael Vasquez, parents, Cruz Maria Yanes, Cira Matos and siblings, Gerardo Yanes, Reina Yanes and Santiago Yanes.
A service with prayers, in honor of Elena’s life, will take place at Holy Cross Mausoleum on Tuesday February 21st, 2023 at 12:00 PM.
Queridas familia Vasquez Yanes, sus primos Yanes Gil queremos manifestarles nuestro sentido pésame por tan dolorosa perdida. Los acompañamos en sus sentimientos y desde acá queremos solidarizarnos con su gran dolor.
Fue una tía ejemplar, muy cercana y cariñosa . La vamos a extrañar por siempre. Reciban todo nuestro acompañamiento.