Mrs. Yon Hwa Ellin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

In Loving Memory of YonHwa "PAK" Ellin Mrs. YonHwa Ellin was born in Bupyong, Inchon, Republic of Korea to the parents of the Late Mr. Man Ho Pak (Retired 38 years later) Korean Foreign Government Service working for the United States Army Garrison-Camp Market, Inchon South Korea, and to Mrs. Young Mi Chung, who currently resides in Inchon after 97 years of life and still counting. To this family two older sisters, one senior brother and younger brother was born, all residing in North Korea before the Korean Civil War of 1950. Early Monday morning, August 29, 2016 at 12:15am, while physically in the arms of her Yobo soul-mate Enrique Ellin; she passed from the arms of the "Love of her Life" into the “Hands of God Almighty” after 32 years of marriage, but not before renewing their wedding vows again on the 25 August 2016, under the meaningful blessings of Bishop Anthony R. Terrell. Their amazing journey began with them meeting in South Korea, as she began her life with "Kiki" as an Asian restaurant chef. After being hospitalized and bed-ridden in/out of Samsung Medical Center (SMC) for more than 13 months, YonHwa would end her lifelong request with a heroic 23 hour fight/travel, with her husband by her side at every moment, physically transporting YonHwa from SMC (in-patient) to University of North Carolina (in-patient). Within 120 precious hours, her voyage ended at the call of the Master "Christ" within the walls of a Hospice Center facility with family and dear friends. Before YonHwa's illness, she was very active in her community. She provided services and contributed to international, multi-cultural Christian churches all over the USA and Korea, within congregations reaching well over 480,000 members strong. The most famous of her efforts were in Korea with the Yoido Full Gospel Church (Pentecostal Christian Congregation). In 1993 she gave her life to Christ and then rededicated her life to Christ again 2016. She and accepted Him as her one and only Lord and Savior. YonHwa was instrumental and key in taking on the leading role/support as First Sergeant Senior Enlisted Spouse for the US Army Soldiers and Junior Officers. For over 8 years, until their retirement some 27 plus years, with accolades, recognitions and three successful "Non-Fatal Accident" enduring Combat "Spousal Supported" Deployments as part of the Bigger Army Family Readiness programs. Both Mr. and Mrs. Ellin received honors during their retirement ceremony in May, 2010. YonHwa leaves behind unforgettable traits, such as having a beautiful and loving smile, values that cross over all boundaries, and a heart that will always be cherished and treasured through her memories in the hearts and souls of her Husband, Enrique "Kiki" Ellin; Son, Sumlim "Sam" Pak; in-laws; great Aunts, Mrs. Beulah Canty, Mrs. Dollie Armstrong, and Mrs. Blonnie Davenport and their families; sisters/brothers- in-law, Josette Walker, Renaldo Mills, James Gregory Armond, Annie Benita Ellin, Amelia Ellin-Echevarria & Beatrice Ellin-Nayeli and family; four brothers and sisters still located in South Korea with families; a host of other relatives, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends all around the world who were touched by her presence.

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Mrs. Yon Hwa Ellin

July 15, 1956 - August 29, 2016