GASTELLUM, Elisa

Elisa Gastellum 18 years old, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2006. Elisa was a beautiful gifted daughter who touched the hearts of all who knew her. Elisa leaves behind her parents, Bobby and Terri Gastellum; her brother, Xavier; her sister, Marisol Delsi (Brian); two nieces, Anissa and Sienna (Elisa's Goddaughter); grandparents, Armida Gastellum and Ralph and Mary Gonzalez, preceded in death by her grandfather, Manuel A. Gastellum. She also leaves behind her uncles and aunts, Richard (Linda) Gastellum, Danny (Bettina) Gastellum, Jerry (Rachel) Gastellum, Debbie (Joe) Otero, Julie (Tony) Gallego, Patricia (Adam) Silva and many loving cousins. Elisa's Godfathers, Capt. Miguel Gastellum, USAR currently on active duty in Iraq and Steve Carrillo of Orlando, Florida also survive her. Elisa touched many lives with her beautiful smile, wonderful personality, angelic voice and radiant beauty. Elisa was an inspiring young vocalist who has gone to join the choirs of Heaven. Visitation will be Thursday, March 2, from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at St. Augustine's Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, March 3, 2006 at 8:00 a.m. at St. Augustine's Burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery, 3555 N. Oracle Rd. Those who wish to make contributions in her memory may do so to the Elisa Gastellum Mariachi Scholarship Fund c/o Las Cruces International Mariachi Conference, P.O. Box 938, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88004. Arrangements by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341. Published in the Tucson from 3/1/2006 - 3/2/2006