Laurice "Yaya" Elkins's obituary , Passed away on January 12, 2026 in Coachella, California

Laurice "Yaya" Elkins

May 4, 1934 - January 12, 2026 (91 years old)

Coachella, California

Laurice "Yaya" Elkins's obituary , Passed away on January 12, 2026 in Coachella, California

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Laurice "Yaya" Elkins

May 4, 1934 - January 12, 2026 (91 years old)

Coachella, California

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Laurice Elkins Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 12, 2026, at the age of 91, Laurice Elkins (Coachella, California) passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Laurice Elkins to pay them a last tribute.

As Laurice departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Laurice may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Laurice leaves behind.

She is survived by: her husband Carl Ward Elkins; her children, Kathleen Simmons (Mike), Sheila Barajas (John) and Joseph Elkins (Ramona); and her grandchildren, Krista Simmons of Melissa Simmons, J. C, Ryan Barajas, Austin Elkins (Vivienne), Darla Elkins, Jolynn Meza (Miguel) and Lacey Arias (Alfredo). She is also survived by her 19 great grandchildren.

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FitzHenry-Wiefels Cremation and Burial Services



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Coachella Valley Cemetery
82-925 Avenue 52, Coachella, CA 92236

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