Elsa J. Kanakaris, 94 of Forks Twp., PA died Thursday, July 12, 2018 at ManorCare, Bethlehem. Born August 31, 1923 in Trujillo, Peru she was a daughter of the late Josefina Yengle and Juan Julio Gutierrez. A graduate of the Helena Rubenstein School of Cosmetology, she owned a beauty salon in Peru for many years before specializing in Cosmetology at her own salon in New York.
She is survived by 4 sons: Luis Goyzueta with whom she resided, Julio Goyzueta of Germany, Cesar Goyzueta of Easton, Victor Goyzueta of Forks Twp.; 2 daughters: Elsa Benites of Kissimmee, FL, Janet Noonan of Colorado Springs, CO; 2 brothers: Guillermo and Juan Gutierrez; 3 sisters: Susana Serron, Georgina Garcia-Cobian, Ana Maria Salazar; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by husbands: Luis Goyzueta and George Kanakaris; a son: Marco Goyzueta; and 2 siblings: Oswald Gutierrez and Virginia Ortega.
Services are 5:30 PM Sunday (July 15) in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Rose Inn Ave., Nazareth, PA with visitation 4:30 to 5:30 PM in the church. Interment is in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Maspeth, NY. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Sandra George
July 13, 2018 at 11:05 am
Dear Elsa, condolences on the passing of your dear mother. It is surely Heavens gain in welcoming her home. I am very sorry for your loss.🙏
Compliance Testing Unit Team at ABCNY
July 13, 2018 at 1:26 pm
To Mrs. Kanakaris family:
On behalf of the CTU team we want to express our deepest condolences for your loss. Our prayers are with you to comfort your hearts in these difficult times, and we send our warmest regards to all of you.
The CTU at ABCNY
Leyla Antia
July 13, 2018 at 1:51 pm
Querida Cecilia, esposo y familia:
De parte de mi familia les expresamos nuestro mas sentido pesame. Estaremos orando para que sea el todo poderoso provehiendo consuelo y apoyo a todos ustedes en estos dificiles momentos.
Todo nuestro carino para tu esposo y familia,
Leyla Antia y Laura Botero-Antia
Joella Henry
July 13, 2018 at 5:01 pm
Elsa, my thoughts ,prayers and deepest condolences for you and your family . God has Blessed your Mom in her journey home and I’m sure she is watching from above . May God comfort you with everlasting memories.
Lilia Borges
July 15, 2018 at 11:57 am
My dearest Elsie, May the Lord be with you and your beautiful family. My prayers are with you, be strong and Remember she’s with you all the time. Our sincere condolences. Love Fred n Lilia
Elsa j. Kanakaris
July 15, 2018 at 1:02 pm
Dear Elsa, I am very sorry about your loss but she is with her Creator and she is home and with peace. May God’s love hold you and comfort you and your dear family thru this time and give you peace. Love your friend , Zaida
Rose
July 15, 2018 at 5:20 pm
Dear Elsa
My Deepest Condolences to you and your Family.
I love you my friend! I will keep you in prayers. Rose