Aug. 30, 1953 – Dec. 7, 2020
Elsie Rose Pacheco was born into this world with all odds against her. Weighing only 3 pounds, she was placed in a size 10 shoe box and her family was told she may not live for very long; regardless, Elsie was never one who liked to be told what to do. She liked to make her own decisions and she chose to live a wonderful life of 67 years.
In those 67 years, Elsie brought joy and laughter to many friends and loved ones. She was witty, sassy, and the life of the party. Her family meant the world to her and she held a special relationship with every person she knew.
Elsie adored her big brothers and sisters. Throughout the years, after the passing of their parents, the siblings shared the responsibility of caring for her. All her numerous nieces and nephews were blessed to have Elsie in their lives and grew up with her bossing them around.
Some of Elsie’s hobbies throughout the years included walking almost every day to the old Arctic Circle and 7/11 on Broadway. She was always welcomed there and adored by everyone. She would spend hours writing letters to some of her favorite celebrity stars: Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, and Elvis. She loved to watch old Western movies, “the little house on the prairie” and often talked about “them Ingall’s Family.”
Elsie was very creative, and she often would pleasantly surprise others with her talent of creating and making little clothes for Barbies; even though, she mostly favored her Baby Dolls and more often than not, you would see her carrying her twin baby dolls around, taking care of them, and telling them to be quiet.
A few years in a row, Elsie had the opportunity to run the torch for the Special Olympics with her big brother Alex, during his time with the Salt Lake City Police Department.
Our Dearest Elsie, you will be greatly missed by your family and by the many people of Tooele, all who had the pleasure of knowing you. Elsie was like a small-town celebrity and she loved to be with those who loved her. We will miss her wittiness and quirky one liners she will forever be known for:
“five times”
“I can’t help it”
“stop it, you rascal”
“ahhh, cut it out”
Our Family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Mission Health Services in West Jordan, where Elsie lived for the past five years and was cared for. Thank you for loving her.
Elsie is survived by her brothers Alex (Debra) Pacheco and Robert Pacheco,
sister Josepha (Rueben) Pacheco. She was blessed with many nieces and nephews and countless friends in Tooele.
She was preceded in death by her parents Alberto and Margaret Pacheco, sister Orlinda Cordova, and brother Rueben Pacheco, along with several beloved nieces and nephews.
Due to COVID-19 and safety guidelines, her funeral mass is for immediate family only Monday Dec. 14, at 11:30 a.m., at St. Marguerite Catholic Church in Tooele.
There will be a viewing held before from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., at Tate Mortuary in Tooele. Please follow the COVID-19 guidelines and wear a mask.
Interment will take place at the Tooele City Cemetery following the funeral mass.
There will not be a luncheon to follow services.