MARTINEZ, Elsa Morena Tejada nee Martinez

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Elsa Morena, who passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025 at the age of 79 surrounded by her loving family.

Reunited with her beloved husband Efrain Hector Tejada (2011) of 50 years. Cherished mother of Dina (late Nick Labelle), Ena (Hector Gonzalez), Elsa “Jenny” Tejada, Ivan Tejada, Roxana (late John Noade), Paula (Mark Hache) and Sandra (Alberto Somarriba). Proud Abuelita of William (Jill), Laura (Rafal), Alvaro (Natasha), Ivan Jr., Adriana, Adrian and Andrew. Treasured great grandma of Ryker, Audrey and Adela. Predeceased by her parents Antonio and Paula Martinez. Dear sister of Hilda, late Antonia, late Benjamin, Rolando and Tita. She will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews in the United States and El Salvador.

Born in El Salvador, Elsa came from humble beginnings that shaped her strength, determination, compassion, and unwavering dedication to her family. Her incredible life journey took her from El Salvador to Costa Rica, and eventually to Canada, where she courageously built a beautiful life rooted in love, hard work, and faith.
Elsa’s family was, without a doubt, her greatest blessing and legacy; the heart of everything she did. She was the proud mother of seven children, the cherished grandmother to seven wonderful grandchildren, and a loving great-grandmother to three precious great-grandchildren.

Her many health issues in life only served to reveal her true character, full of grace and resilience. Her gentle spirit, selfless love, and warrior’s determination touched everyone who knew her. Elsa’s love was genuine and tangible, sewn into every outfit she made, nurtured in the growth of her many plants, and tasted in the countless delicious meals, baking, and cooking that gathered everyone around her table.
Though she has left this world, her love will continue to guide us, nurture us, and remind us of what truly matters—family, kindness, and love without limits.

Special thanks to Dr. Sadeer Peter and Dr. Nwadiaro and their staff, Richard and the staff of
Rexall Pharmacy, the PSWs of St. Elizabeth, the Nephrology Transplant Team and to the
London Heart Team at University Hospital in London and for their care and compassion.

If you so desire, donations to the Kidney Foundation, Canadian Diabetes Association, or to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

Visiting Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 3-5pm and 7-9pm with Parish prayers at 3:00 pm. On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, family and friends are invited to meet after 9:30 am at Families First, 3260 Dougall Ave. South Windsor, 519-969-5841 and processing to Corpus Christi Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery.