Elena G. Masters Obituary (1943 - 2018)

Elena G. Masters 1943~2018 Click here to listen to the funeral recording. Elena G. Masters, 74, was born in Segovia, Spain, on August 18, 1943 as Elena GAmez del Real Velasco Llorente. A beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, she passed away peacefully on the night of February 24th, 2018 in Washington Terrace (South Ogden), Utah. Born and raised in post-Civil War of Spain under the Franco Regime, Elena grew up into a beautiful and active young woman. She attended Falange EspaAola as a youth, where she learned many skills in homemaking and budgeting, and enjoyed participating in plays and ping pong competitions, and spending time with her best friend, Cuqui. Elena migrated to the United States where she lived for 40 years and became a US Citizen. Elena was converted and baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1970. She possessed a strong love for God and for her Savior, Jesus Christ, and held a firm testimony of the Restoration of the Gospel. She began the great and arduous work of genealogy for her Spanish ancestors, which work her descendants continue today. Elena loved to travel and lived and visited in many places, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, Mexico, Switzerland, Maine, Hawaii, California, and Utah. Elena was hardworking, studious, and fulfilled many accomplishments during her life. She became a CNA, was certified in CPR and First Aid, and worked many jobs, including caring for patients with special needs, volunteering at Shriner's Hospital, working as a Kitchen Aid, and for various non-profit organizations. Elena received her high school diploma in 1985 and attended LDS Business College, where she was enrolled in General Studies and graduated from Institute. She was fluent in both English and Spanish and enjoyed teaching students about Spain and the Spanish language at West High School. Elena was married to Norman Masters from 1962 to 1972. She had seven children: Richard Masters (deceased), Justin (Sue) Masters, William (Lanette) Masters, Norman (Lori) Masters, Monalisa (David) Wald, Paul (Olivia) Andrews, and Natacha (Cornell) Musser. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maura del Real Llorente and Santiago GAmez Velasco, two baby brothers, and an infant son, Richard Masters. Elena was survived by her brother, Santiago GAmez del Real, and numerous cousins in Spain, Mexico, and the US. Funeral services will be held at 1:30pm Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah. A viewing will be held prior to services from 12:30-1:15pm. Interment to follow at the Ogden City Cemetery. VisitationMyers Mortuary of Ogden 845 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 March 3, 2018 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary of Ogden 845 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 March 3, 2018 1:30 PM