Elena Guevara-Scott
February 16, 1934 ~ July 3, 2016
Elena Guevara-Scott, 82, of McLean, VA, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed peacefully with her youngest daughter Lorraine and granddaughter Whitney by her side on July 3rd while overlooking her favorite lake in Maine, per her wishes. She died of complications from pancreatic cancer.
Her brother, Dieter Agst predeceased her. Her husband of 59 years, Charles Guevara-Scott, her eldest daughter Giselle Mingione and her husband, her son, Charles G. Guevara and his wife Liz, and youngest daughter Lorraine Levine and her husband Ken survive her. She was a loving grandmother to her seven grandchildren, Whitney McAleese-Talsma, Chase McAleese, Jenny Levine, Bryson Mingione, Alex Guevara, Andrew Guevara and Pierce Mingione. She often spoke of how proud she was of each of them.
Elena was born in La Granja, Argentina, a small town founded by her father near Cordoba in central Argentina. She was raised in a castle, a veritable princess. In her words, it was a fairytale existence. When she met and married Charles, she left behind her family, many friends and her lifestyle, as it was her husband's dream to come to the United States, where he worked for the State Department. Elena struggled to adjust to her new reality, but would say many years later how happy she was to have come to the United States, become a U.S. citizen and spend her life here. For as difficult as it was to leave her loved ones behind, the U.S. offered stability that would not have been realized had she stayed in her native land.
She was able to travel to Argentina on many occasions, and she traveled around the globe as often as she could. At age 79 she went to Africa on safari with her granddaughter Whitney, thus fulfilling a lifelong dream. She worked part time at SCAN Furniture, where her love of working with people helped her consistently rank as a top sales representative. She then moved on to real estate sales for various residential developments in Northern Virginia, which she enjoyed immensely. In her later years she became a member of the Pan American Round Table of Washington D.C., the mission being to foster mutual understanding, knowledge, and friendship among the peoples of the Western Hemisphere. She made many friends along the way, all whom remember her fondly and with great affection, which was reciprocated to the end.
Her ashes will be returned to Argentina to rest alongside her parents and brother. Elena was an avid reader of the obituaries, always trying to keep up with the passing of friends and time. Hopefully her friends past and present will remember her as she did them, and know they were cherished.
A memorial service will be held at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 8601 Wolftrap Rd, Vienna, VA on Friday, July 22nd at 1 p.m. Family and friends are welcome to join in remembering her. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research (Lustgarten.org) or the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org).
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Her brother, Dieter Agst predeceased her. Her husband of 59 years, Charles Guevara-Scott, her eldest daughter Giselle Mingione and her husband, her son, Charles G. Guevara and his wife Liz, and youngest daughter Lorraine Levine and her husband Ken survive her. She was a loving grandmother to her seven grandchildren, Whitney McAleese-Talsma, Chase McAleese, Jenny Levine, Bryson Mingione, Alex Guevara, Andrew Guevara and Pierce Mingione. She often spoke of how proud she was of each of them.
Elena was born in La Granja, Argentina, a small town founded by her father near Cordoba in central Argentina. She was raised in a castle, a veritable princess. In her words, it was a fairytale existence. When she met and married Charles, she left behind her family, many friends and her lifestyle, as it was her husband's dream to come to the United States, where he worked for the State Department. Elena struggled to adjust to her new reality, but would say many years later how happy she was to have come to the United States, become a U.S. citizen and spend her life here. For as difficult as it was to leave her loved ones behind, the U.S. offered stability that would not have been realized had she stayed in her native land.
She was able to travel to Argentina on many occasions, and she traveled around the globe as often as she could. At age 79 she went to Africa on safari with her granddaughter Whitney, thus fulfilling a lifelong dream. She worked part time at SCAN Furniture, where her love of working with people helped her consistently rank as a top sales representative. She then moved on to real estate sales for various residential developments in Northern Virginia, which she enjoyed immensely. In her later years she became a member of the Pan American Round Table of Washington D.C., the mission being to foster mutual understanding, knowledge, and friendship among the peoples of the Western Hemisphere. She made many friends along the way, all whom remember her fondly and with great affection, which was reciprocated to the end.
Her ashes will be returned to Argentina to rest alongside her parents and brother. Elena was an avid reader of the obituaries, always trying to keep up with the passing of friends and time. Hopefully her friends past and present will remember her as she did them, and know they were cherished.
A memorial service will be held at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 8601 Wolftrap Rd, Vienna, VA on Friday, July 22nd at 1 p.m. Family and friends are welcome to join in remembering her. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research (Lustgarten.org) or the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org).
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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We have lost one of our dearest friends! We grieve with and offer our condolences to Carlos, to her children Giselle, Lorraine, and Charlie; to her children-in-law and her grandchildren; and to all those with whom we shared her friendship. May the Lord grant her eternal rest and may He comfort those who are mourning her departure!
I am sorry for the families loss. I worked with her children, Lorraine and Charles, RIP Prayers, Barbi Frame-Rebelo
This beautiful woman was so sweet to me. Lorraine and I were best childhood friends. Her home was my second home and her mom always made me feel welcome and loved. She was patient with me and my picky eating and my comical attempts to learn Spanish. I remember her as a strong, poised woman and incredible role model. My heartfelt condolences go out to Lorraine, Charlie, and Giselle during this most difficult time.
Dear Charley, Ken & Family, My sincere condolences for the passing of your mother. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I appreciate your sharing your mother’s story with me. She sounded like a special lady. With love & affection, D. Branciforte
The Blakeman family sends condolences. We were neighbors on Ashmeade Dr years ago. We have very warm memories of our frienship.May the peace of God which passeth all understanding be with the family at this difficult time. I hope to attend service on Friday.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your immeasurable loss. The pain, grief, and feelings of helplessness can at times seem unbearable. During such grievous times, words seem to be of little comfort. However, there are words from our heavenly Father to comfort those who are mourning. At Hosea 13:14 He promises to empty the grave and redeem our loved ones from death. My prayer is that God gives you a measure of peace at this most difficult time.
Muy dolidos con el fallecimiento de tia Elena.La extraaremos siempre!! Nosotros lloramos juntamente con su Bariloche y La Granja.- La esperamos!!!! Boy, Silvia, Carolina, Martin y flia.
Mrs. Guevara (I could never call her Elena!) welcomed me into her home and treated me like a family member when I moved back to NoVa to start my government career. She held my hand just before I went into emergency surgery. Her hand was firmly on my shoulder during my confirmation at St. Leo’s. I was one of those privileged people who got to enjoy the delicious “Torta Elena” and a long friendship with a very special, elegant and charming woman. Thank you Elena. My sincere (and belated) condolences to Carlos, Giselle, Lorraine and Charlie.