Elaine M. Biella

Elaine M. Biella passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, in Montrose Colorado where she lived for the past 26 years. She was born October 6, 1933, in her family home in Louisville, Colorado to her parents, Adeline (La Salle) and Anthony DeSantis. She grew up in Louisville with her five siblings, whom she loved dearly. She attended school in Louisville, graduated from Louisville High School in 1951. She was a member of the “Commercial Honors” society, Head Girl of the Student Council. Member, and cheerleader of the Pep Club. Also, a member of Future Homemakers of America, Mixed Chorus, and School Newspaper staff.

She worked for Boulder Valley Schools, as a secretary for the principal at Louisville Jr., Sr., High School, and Centaurus High School until her retirement in 1989. She was a founding member of the of the Louisville “Society of Italian Americas”. On May 23, 1954, she married the love of her life, Richard F. Biella. They were married at the St. Louis Catholic Church in Louisville, Colorado. They built their first home together on the Biella family farm in Superior Colorado, where they raised their 4 children. She loved to cook, bake, and enjoyed knitting and sewing. She loved to travel and got to see many parts of the world. She loved to read, and play the piano.

Elaine is survived by her sister Doris DeSantis of Louisville, CO. Her children Kathi (Jeff) Creamer, and Christine Biella of Montrose, CO, Richard (Linda) Biella of Boulder CO., and Jenny (Rocky) Grilli, of Erie CO. Her grandchildren, Mandy Grilli, Zack (Xiaohan) Grilli, Landon Biella, Brandon Creamer, and Britney Creamer. Great grandchildren, Aden Biella, Addisyn Grilli, Anthony, Michael, and Isabelle Grilli. She was proceeded in death by her husband Richard F. Biella, and grandson Travis Biella.

Elaine was a kind, loving, quiet person. She found great joy in her life with her family and being surrounded by god’s beauty.

“The song has ended, but the melody lingers on.”- Irving Berlin

In Loving Memory Of

Elaine Mary Biella

October 6, 1933 – March 15, 2025