Elsie Nadine Carvalho, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on November 2, 2008, peacefully at home. Elsie went to be with her husband and God. Her husband, Harry Joaquin Carvalho preceded her on November 11, 2005. Elsie was born on November 9, 1930, in Santa Maria, California. She spent her childhood in Guadalupe, a little town in Santa Barbara County. She moved to Point Loma in 1936, where she attended school at Cabrillo, Dana and Point Loma High. She worked in retail sales at Farley's fine clothing and as an Assistant Buyer at the Marine Base. Elsie was an exquisite seamstress, designing and sewing clothes for her family. She used her artistic skills painting fragile ceramics and then trimming the pieces with delicate lace. Elsie's talents and love did not stop there. She played the accordion, treasured swing dancing and music, was a terrific cook and wine enthusiast, had the ability to grow anything from a branch and could stay up all night assembling puzzles. At the beach one day, Elsie's sisters introduced her to Harry. Harry won her heart over and she fell in love. On October 16, 1955, they declared their love in marriage. From 1977 to 2001, Harry and Elsie ran Sea Trader Liquor & Deli. They were happily married for more than 50 years. Elsie is survived by her four children, Harry Michael and wife Melinda, Gina and husband Dominick, Lisa and husband Peter, Tina and husband Gary; her eleven grandchildren and her three great-grandchildren; her brothers and sisters, Tony, Evelyn, Mary Jean and Ronny; nieces, nephews and many friends who will always love her. Elsie devoted her life to her family. Her home was a place of love where family and friends were always greeted with a smile and warmhearted hug. She had an incredible sense of humor, was looked up to by her siblings, was an attentive listener and lent a helping hand to everyone. Her warmth and generosity will never be forgotten. Visitation is on Wednesday, November 5th, from 4 - 8 p.m. at Beardsley Mitchell Funeral Home, 1818 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. in San Diego. Services will start at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 6th, at Sacred Heart Church of Ocean Beach. After Services come join us for a celebration of our mom's life at 12:30 p.m. at El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon Road in San Diego and at 2:00 p.m. at 755 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Elsie's kids would like to express their deep gratitude to her care givers, San Diego Hospice staff and all the friends and family that made her life better your presence, prayers and love are sincerely appreciated. In lieu of flowers, the children suggest contributions in Elsie's name to San Diego Hospice, 4311 Third Avenue, San Diego, 92103.