Dulcemaria Elleby was born in Alajuela, Costa Rica on August 24, 1923 and passed on February 13, 2019. She attended Maria Auxiliadora High School in San Jose, Costa Rica and the University of Notre Dame de Sion where she studied pharmacy and then received a scholarship to continue her studies in Minnesota at St. Catherines College. While she was in school and temporarily working she met Douglas Elleby and 3 months later they were married! She is pre-deceased by Luis Acosta (father), Adriana Sandoval (mother), Luis Acosta (brother), and Fernando Acosta (brother).

Dulcemaria had been married to Douglas Elleby for 72 years. She was the last of 2 siblings to pass on and is survived by many relatives including her children and spouses: Judy Cantu (Pepe Cantu), Douglas Elleby (Pam Elleby), Darcy Pino (Peter Pino), and Sandra Averhoff (Carlos Averhoff) as well as her 11 grandchildren and spouses: Katy Sudano (Nick Sudano), Chito Criado (Valerie Criado), Tommy Criado (Kristin Criado), Douglas Criado (Yami Criado), Yuyu Cantu (Pancho Villareal), Kuki Cantu (Adrian Cantu), Daisy Cantu, Barron Elleby (Julie Elleby), Ryan Elleby (Laura Elleby), Chase Elleby (Jill Elleby), and Bryce Elleby (Kristina Elleby). Also 21 great grandchildren: Andre Sudano, Alexandria Sudano, Vittoria Sudano, Nicole Sudano, Ariana Sudano, Lia Sepulveda, David Villareal, Alana Cantu, Fede Cantu, Liliana Elleby, Baer Elleby, Sullivan Elleby, Nixon Elleby, Reese Elleby, Emma Chase Elleby, Avery Elleby, Ryker Elleby, Nico Criado, Sofia Criado, Robbie Criado and Maile Criado.

Dulcemaria's biggest dream was to one day be able to travel around the world and live in the USA. She accomplished both. We call her Wita which was started by her first grandchild Katy. She gave unconditional love especially to her family but also to her friends and even to people she didn't know. Her dedication was to her husband and children. She was a spirited, fun, active, talented, giving and most loving woman. She was the life of a party and loved to dance. She was an excellent marathon bridge player and had an incredible talent for playing any kind of game. She encouraged all her children to be good people and always do their best at everything. We will always love her and miss her and will remember the most important gift she gave us: the gift of knowing how to love. She was our mother…unforgettable!

We invite you to celebrate her life at the Celebration Village Theater, Saturday February 16 at 11:00am. 4460 Celebration Blvd.
Acworth, GA 30101