Cecchini, Elaine Elaine Cecchini, passed away October 21st 2016. Elaine was born on December 16th 1926. She was together with her family during her last days. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert; mother and father Pia and Vittorio DiVita. Elaine was born in Chicago and retired in Albuquerque, NM. She was an avid golfer and gardener caring for her roses and fig tree. She was a talented crafts woman and an award winning knitter. Elaine is survived by her three children and spouses, Alana Eager (Richard) of Albuquerque, NM, Patti Gerke (David) of Carlsbad CA, and Michael Cecchini (Catherine) of Placitas, NM along with her four grandchildren Claire, Colleen, Christopher and Alise. A service will be held at Risen Saviour on Wednesday, October 26th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers please please donate to Alzheimer's San Diego to help end this dreadful disease https://alzsandiego.z2systems.com/ElaineCecchini