Elsie Young Ho

Elsie Young Ho, 100, born on December 7, 1915, in Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away February 5, 2016. She resided in Los Angeles, California at the time of her passing.

Elsie grew up in Honolulu, HI, and graduated from McKinley High School. Her hospitality and baking skills were reknown. She was the epitome of grace and elegance. An avid emailer and "Facebook friend" at the age of 100, she stayed in touch with a great circle of admirers who will miss her beyond words.

Elsie is survived by her children Steve, Diana (Dean Gamburd) and Tina (Augusto Wing), grandson Steven Lustig (Rajina Utreja-Lustig), granddaughter Elisa Wing, great granddaughter Aleena Mei Lustig, sister Florence Wong of Honolulu, HI, and many family members and friends.

A memorial gathering was held on Saturday, February 13, 2016, Forest Lawn, Glendale.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to one of the following organizations:
- Guy C. Ho Endowed Scholarship, University of Southern California Dental School, Office of Dental Development, 925 West 34th Street, DEN 201, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641.
- Class of 1971 Scholarship Fund, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711.
- Friends of the Chinatown Library, 639 Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

For more information, contact celebratingelsie@dianaho.com