Eloisa “Elsie” Gonzalez

08/03/1925 – 03/26/2024 

Eloisa “Elsie” Gonzalez, 98, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024, at home with her children and grandchildren by her side.

Elsie was born Aug. 3, 1925, in Santa Barbara, California to Hilario (Frank) Lucero and Maria F. Andasola.

On Feb. 7, 1948, she married Cipriano “Zip” Gonzalez and moved to Carpinteria, California. It was here that she and Zip had their four children: Daniel C. Gonzalez of Susanville, David J. Gonzalez (Karen) of Van Nuys, Carmen G. Malovos (Gerald) of Santa Barbara and Fermin “Fermie” Gonzalez of Carpinteria. She is survived by her children, ten grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Elsie had a genuine curiosity for the world beyond her doorstep. Her curiosity and love of other cultures led her around the globe and found her at some of the world’s greatest parties. Born the first week of August, Elsie’s birthday fell on her hometown’s largest party and was the perfect time to celebrate her birthday in style.

She was exceptional, strong and compassionate, and a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She dreamed of once again dancing across the room, the life of the party – and now she can.

Elsie’s life was celebrated on Monday, April 1, with a 10 a.m. mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 1532 Linden Ave., Carpinteria, California. A reception was held at the Carpinteria Woman’s Club following the burial.