October 22, 1949 — November 25, 2025 (age 76)

Elsa Melania McGahhey, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt, cherished grandmother, dedicated disciple of Jesus Christ, passed away on November 25, 2025, at the age of 76. Elsa’s kindness, generosity, and unwavering spirit touched everyone she met.

Born October 22, 1949, in San Salvador, El Salvador, to Héctor Zelaya Funes and María Erlinda García Ayala, Elsa was a lifelong example of faith and generosity, which she learned from her cherished parents. She joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on August 30th, 1963 in El Salvador. Truly a pioneer for her Church in that nation when the capital city only had two small branches that conducted meetings in a rented house.

Elsa's greatest joy was her family. She was the wife of

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