Elena Batrez

Elena Batrez, 78 of Kansas City, Kansas passed away surrounded by family on December 4, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial shall begin with the visitation at 9:30 am followed by Mass at 10:30 am Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas 66112.

Elena was born to the parents of Louis P. and Rosalie (Rodriguez) Gomez on October 3, 1946. She attended Emporia State University before moving to Kansas City, Kansas just four credits short of a four-year degree. After starting her family, her career life began with attending cosmetology school with employment at J.C. Penny’s salon for 14 years. She continued to educate herself through All Saint’s Catholic Center’s Microsoft Office courses. This led to brief stints of working for DST Systems, WyCo Sherriff’s Office and as one of the first Spanish translators for Sprint Technologies on the Country Club Plaza. Elena finally found a home at the U.S. Postal Service in KCMO as a letter key processing clerk from which she retired from in 2012.

Elena was active in her community through volunteering at the local soup kitchen and the area churches. Elena’s interests included playing tennis, softball, Bingo at The Guadalupe Center, concerts, dancing, and of course spending time with family and friends. Not to forget the company of her dogs, Chile and Coco.

Elena was the epitome of greatness and a renaissance woman in her own rite. Elena associated herself with a butterfly (Mariposa). Elena, being one of nine children gained and learned her strength and independence from her mother to which she instilled in all of her children. Elena believed in continuous life education while being an advocate for the less fortunate and oppressed. Elena just wanted us all to be safe, happy and loved.

Elena also had a very loving and caring side to her once she accepted you but beware not to abuse that trust as she was quick to call you on it. This quality also made her the family baby whisperer. They felt safe and loved in her embrace.

She is survived by her children, Sherman, Christina, son-in-law (Pat), and Patrick; grandchildren, Luis, wife (Lenny), Priscilla, Cristian, Ashley, Lilly, Carlos, Patrick, Jr., and Jasmine; great grandchildren, Nataly, Michael, and Daniel; brothers, Louie, Martin, and Michael, sisters, Gloria and Rita; and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Elena was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Patricia Gomez and Veronica Braman; brother, Dan Gomez; and nephews, Jeffrey, Mark, and Bobby; and great nephew, Damien.

Elena was loved and shall always be in her family and friend’s hearts. As we send her upon to You, Dear Lord in Everlasting Peace.