Elisa Edwards - Obituary

lisa Leanore Edwards was born October 23, 1952 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Rosendo and Teresa Obra. She peacefully departed this life on Thursday, October 7, 2010, in her home in Clinton, Maryland. Elisa Edwards also known as “Lisa”, “Mommy”, “Ma Ma”, and “Nana” was gentle, caring, loving, and strong. She grew up in Hawaii, and always called it home. There she met husband Bruce Edwards, moved to the mainland and started her own family. Her beautiful personality and huge heart touched all our hearts and souls. She was not just a daughter, wife, sister, mother, grandmother but also, a confidant, counselor, wound healer, heart repairer and listener of all problems. Elisa’s life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by her understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. Her smile and laughter brought so much joy to her family and friends. She gave us all such courage and hope and reminded us of the preciousness of life. She enjoyed sewing, music, traveling, Jessica’s Filipino food, and spending time with her girls. She devoted much of her time, energy, and love to her girls and her grandson. It brought her such joy to see her girls play volleyball. She made every effort to make each game to cheer her girls on because she was one of their biggest fans. The birth of her grandson brought so much joy and excitement to her life. The time they spent together was priceless; she could spend all day with her buddy and would never want that day to end. She leaves to cherish her memory: her mother, Teresa Obra, her friend and husband, Bruce Edwards, 2 devoted and loving daughters, Catherine and Jessica Edwards, a grandson, Kevin Proctor Jr., a brother, Rosendo Obra Jr., 2 sisters, Fe Reed and Lillian Williamson. She will also, be truly missed by a host of extended family members and friends who loved her dearly. She was preceded in death by her father, Rosendo Obra, sister, Janice Obra, and nephew, Richard Reed. Family and friends are invited to Elisa's Life Celebration on Friday, October 15, 2010 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 8908 Old Branch Ave., Clinton, MD. from 9:30 until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am. Inurnment will take place in Hawaii at a later date. Please sign the guestbook by going to the icon above.