Racine – Elodia Amaya Carbajal, age 79, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, May 28, 2019 at Parkview Gardens in the presence of her loving family.

Elodia was born in Lyford, TX on October 22, 1939. On August 23, 1957 in Holy Name Catholic Church, she was united in marriage with the love of her life, Juan Elizondo Carbajal, who preceded her in death on March 18, 2015. With a profound work ethic, Elodia was employed by Versa/Tek & Moxness Products, retiring after 31 years of service.

Elodia was an active member and faithful volunteer of St. Edward Catholic Church. Among her interests, she enjoyed daily prayers and reciting the Rosary, quilting, crocheting, knitting, baking, cooking, and hosting / entertaining family and friends. Elodia and Juan always had their door open for anyone in need – lending a helping hand to many over the years. Above all, Elodia was all about her family. She cherished spending time with all her loved ones, especially grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving are her children, Jose Juan (Bonita), Reynaldo (Mary), Maria Delia, Antonio (Ann) Carbajal and Victoria (Brian) Schultz; grandchildren, James, Samuel (Hilary), Catherine, Nicole, Alejandro and Jared (Jessica) Carbajal; Ricky Lee (Marissa), Justin (Allison) and Mariah Mendez; Ruben Fuentes; Jose, Daniel Rey (Lauren) Carbajal; Linsey (Zachary) Lochowitz, Antonio (Katelyn) Carbajal II, Miranda (Jeffrey) Dooley and John Schultz; 27 adored great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; brothers, Ramiro Martinez; Isidro (Lydia), Cuberto (Linda), Santos (Cindy), Cirilo Jr. (Melody), Jesus (Jodi) & Paul (Amelia) Carbajal; sisters, Tomasa Garcia, Aurora Carbajal & Maria (Modesto) Oviedo; sister-in-law, Guadalupe Carbajal; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her loving husband Juan, Elodia was preceded in death by her father, Lamberto Amaya; mother, Ricarda (nee: Martinez) Carbajal-Faz; step-father, Cirilo Carbajal; sisters, Sixta (Ciriaco) Castro and Nieves Carbajal; brothers, Fernando (Refugia), Pedro (Ofelia) and Cresencio Carbajal; and dear nephews, Mario, Daniel and Zachary Carbajal.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 9:30 am in St. Edward Catholic Church, 1425 Grove Avenue, with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Interment will be at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. A memorial luncheon will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday evening from 5:00 – 7:00 pm (Rosary recited at 7 pm) and in the church on Tuesday from 9:00 – 9:30 am. Memorials to St. Edward Parish or to the Alzheimer's Association have been suggested.

A heartfelt note of thanks to Parkview Gardens, Compassionate Care Hospice and Dr. Carlynn Crevier for the wonderful care & support given in Elodia's time of need. May God bless all of you!