Tuesday
Jul122011
In Loving Memory of Elia Montesino
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 
It is with heartfelt sadness that I must let you all know that Elia Montesino passed away on Friday, July 1st, 2011.
My condolences go out to her family & friends…who are all as devastated as I am - at her passing.
We had many good times, shared many laughs & tears. Elia and I were friends for close to 30 years…and she will be missed tremendously.
I would like to extend an invitation to anyone who would like to share a thought or story about Elia.
With much love,
Jack Vickers
Update on Thursday, July 14, 2011 by
Diana Leonard
Diana Leonard
So many wonderful thoughts and comment have been made, please read below:
Wow, I was very surprised and very sad to hear the news about Elia. She had such a good heart, and was so full of life it is shocking that despite her health issues she was taken at such a young age. All of the people in room res at the old LVH new she was always looking out for them, and she was always trying to learn, grow and become a better manager. I know when she left for Florida it was a scary time for her, but she quickly proved herself and went on to bigger and bigger things. She reached out to me several times to inform me of opportunities out there and that was so kind of her, and she always kept in touch. A very good person has passed and things will be a little less bright for anyone that had the good fortune to call her a coworker, a relative and mostly a friend.
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Claudia Villarreal Baker This makes me so sad. I loved Elia. She was wonderful, funny and kind. Julius, you said it perfectly.Tuesday at 3:37pm · -
Rhonda Crossland Im very sorry to hear of Elia’s passing. I did not know he as well as most of you, but yes, she was always so willing to help. RIP. What did she pass from?Tuesday at 3:43pm · -
Cara Civetta-Claessens Very shocking and very sad news. I remember most that wonderful smile and laugh of hers, and her calling me Karina. The only person besides my husband that’s ever really called me a nickname(to my face: ) Julius, would not have known Elia if not for you: ) Thank you.Tuesday at 3:50pm · -
Ena Bigelow So very sad to hear. My thoughts and prayers go to her family and friends.Tuesday at 3:58pm · · 1 personLoading… -
Jack Vickers@JK…Nicely put. I was equally in shock when Elia’s niece contacted me last night to let me know she had passed. You’re right…she was full of life, but it was Lupus that finally took her from us. I will miss her terribly…I looked at …her as a constant in my life - maybe taking her for granted at times/this past year with my own personal challenges/losses. I remember her telling me when she contacted you regarding the opportunities presented to her and she was always appreciative of your input. She had a lot of respect for you and I think you know that. I knew that she loved me…and I just pray that she knew just how much I loved her.See More -
Edwina R Bailey Elia was a great lady and will be truly missed only person I ever let call me Weenie!!! -
Janet Vancamp Yes Julius very well said, Elia was such a gentle, kind and just plain good person who made us all better by just knowing her.Yesterday at 8:25am · -
Marilee Gervais CaiazzaYou’ll be missed Elia…I always enjoyed our emails and phone calls… I wish they would have been more frequent…You’ll be missed my dear friend…One of the things I remember most is the love we shared for the ocean…you were so excited… to live on the beach with it right outside your living room window…You were on my mind the last few weeks…I’ll aways regret not contacting you…It was an honor to know you Miss Elia…rest in peace…Jack and Julius, when ever we spoke she’d always mention both of you…I know she valued your friendship. Well said JK.See MoreYesterday at 9:02am · -
Kelli R Perone-Norton Elia, wow you can’t say it enough times or enough can’t be said about her. Yes a kind big hearted woman that I really liked to talk to she will be missed and my thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. God bless you Elia. RiP
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Diana Leonard A wonderful person with a heart of gold and the best laugh ever!Tuesday at 4:45pm · ·
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David J Arzigian Elia…a gracious and compassionate soul…my sincere blessings go out to her family.Tuesday at 5:53pm · -
Robin Coleman Did not know Ella that well, but used to see her when I was at work. Very nice lady. Sorry to hear about her passing away.Tuesday at 7:00pm · -
Diana Leonard Jack just reminded me that Elia is the one that turned us all onto Diamonds… YUM!
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Diana Leonard She used to call me Lovey after we had the first Gilligan Island Party :-)Tuesday at 10:10pm ·
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Diana Leonard She also call me the Dizzy Blonde. So many memories are popping back in my head about Elia M MontesinoYesterday at 12:19am ·
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Craig Ettingoff I am so sorry to hear this. I haven’t seen Elia in so many years. I remember her as always being very friendly and helpful. I will be praying for her family and friends. Hopefully we’ll all have a reunion in Heaven one day.Yesterday at 12:47pm · -
Gia Rochelle My heart is saddened by this loss of a friend, great person, and a laugh that was contagious! Elia will be remembered by so many with endless memories and stories thatYesterday at 1:47pm · · -
Gia Rochelle will stay in are hearts! My love and prayers go out to her family.
Elia…. See you again, in a better place……your friend, Gia -
Jane Caperton Elia was so kind and thoughtful to everyone. Her joyous personality, positive attitude and willingness to help anyone will be greatly missed by all she touched. God bless.2 hours ago · -
Jack Vickers I am so happy to hear how so many people express what they appreciated in Elia - for what she was. Irreplaceable.
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Kelli R Perone-Norton Elia will be missed and may god watch over her family and grace them with his presence of love and grace. I will miss you. Another wonderful lady taken away from us but is on a better restful place now!!
tagged Elia Montesino in Family & Friends, Life
Elia Montesino in Family & Friends, Life
Reader Comments (7)
One of the most wonderful things I loved about Elia was her laugh! She was full of joy and I will truly miss her. RIP sweet Elia
Oh, I am so sorry to hear about Elia. Such a wonderful woman! She will be missed by many I am sure. May she rest in peace.
Elia was a great friend and coworker. She never had a harsh word always a bright beautiful smile. She will be missed.
Thank you all for your wishes and love and for setting up this blog.....I am sure Elia can feel of your warmth and love......thank you all
April we all truly loved Elia is was a shock to us to learn of her death. Thank you so much for letting us know. Everybody in case you didn't know April is Elia's niece <3
Your welcome for letting you know about Elia's passing......I did it because I knew how special her friends
were too her......it has been comforting to read all the posts of how loved she was by you all.
My favorite memory of Elia is that soon after she became our supervisor, we had been asked to change our phone greeting that was some package with a funny name and she was going around making sure we were all on board with it. Silly me commented to her that at least it wasn't as bad as working at that Beauty Salon called Hello Gorgeous where the employees are forced to sincerely greet every customer with an enthusiastic "Hello Gorgeous!"
For her entire reign as our supervisor every time I appeared at her office door she would enthusiastically pitch "Hello Gorgeous!" no matter how many times a day I would approach her she always greeted me that way. It was very sweet and endearing like her.
Oh Danny, What a wonderful memory of Elia... XOXO Miss you so much!
So sorry to hear about Elia's passing, I knew Elia since she arrived in the USA from Cuba, we were best Friends for many years, I went with her on her very first trip to Vegas, I was there when she became a Beautician I was there when she got her Real Estate license , I was there when her Father past away, and then we lost contact after she moved her mother to Vegas with her, I had been trying to locate her for many years........ I hope that Nancy her best friend or April, Nancy's daughter will see this post and contact me.......Elia R.I.P you will be missed.