Elvira R. Lanini passed away at eh Eden Valley Care Center in Soledad. She was born in LaHonda, CA, and lived in Hollister for over 80 years. She is predeceased by her husband, Fred, who died in 1995. They were married in 1937. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church,The Grandmothers’ Club, YLI, Catholic Daughters and Native Daughters of the Golden West. She liked to
bake cookies, especially her well known Biscotti, and liked to crochet, sew and make crafts.
She is survived by her son and his wife, Ray and Phyllis Lanini of Hollister, her grandchildren, Barbara (Matt) Hidalgo of Hollister, Scott Lanini of Reno, NV, Lisa (Mark) Silacci of Salinas and Geof Lanini, of Hollister, and 9 great grandchildren, her sister, Jeannette Viera of Santa Cruz, sister-in-law, Bernice Lanini of Hollister and her Godchild, Jeanne Dalcerri of Nipomo. She is also survived by her nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her son, Dan Lanini, who died in 1997.
Private services will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, with interment at Calvary Cemetery.
Donations are preferred to Sacred Heart School.
