Elisa Gastellum Memorial Foundation Inc.
Scholarships/Causes
 Scholarships
 Annual cash or music scholarships are awarded to:

• A soloist from the Las Cruces (NM) International Mariachi Conference Participant Showcase

• A high school mariachi group from the Tucson International Mariachi Conference

• Two singers from the Tucson VIVA Hispanic Performing Arts Conference

• A graduating mariachi student from Elisa's alma mater, Tucson's Cholla High School

• A graduating mariachi student from the Clark County School District in Las Vegas, Nevada

Causes
The foundation also supports Life Teen Ministries in promoting youth spirituality, and is working with the Catholic Diocese of Tucson to develop resources for families who have lost a child.

 

 

 

 

 Family Ministry Logo
for families that have lost a child

 

Elisa's Shrine

Elisa's shrine was designed by architect Al Gastelum and his wife, Katherine. It was dedicated in February 2007, for Elisa's first anniversary. The shrine is made from metal that ages with the weather's elements. Colorful tiles from Teresa's Mosaic add to this beautiful shrine erected in Elisa's memory.

The shrine is on Greasewood between Speedway Blvd. and Anklam Rd. The roadway was "adopted" as part of the Tucson Clean and Beautiful Program. It is maintained monthly by family and friends.


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