Elia Jares

Elia Rose Xin Jares, age 3, of Lincoln, passed away, as a result of a pulmonary problem, on Wednesday, February 29, at the Lakewood Health System Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 5th, at 11:00 AM, at the St. James Catholic Church in Randall. Her wake will be Sunday evening from 4-6 PM at the Brenny Funeral Home in Randall, and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Elia was born on February 15, 2009, in Nanyang, Henan, China. On October 25, 2011 while in China, she became the long awaited beloved daughter of Floyd and Nancy Jares through adoption. She was baptized into the Catholic Faith at St. James Church on November 6.

Elia is survived by her parents, Floyd and Nancy Jares; siblings, Sean St. Hilaire, Scott St. Hilaire, Daniel St. Hilaire, Maria Thompson, Floyd Jares Jr., Tressa Jares, Robert Jares, Ryan Jares, Abby Jares, Emma Jares, Anna Grace Jares, and Isaac Jares; grandparents, Iris Jares and Earl Neuerburg; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, CaiLi Rose Jares; and her grandparents, Jo Neuerburg and Floyd Jares.

Elia's gentle loving spirit is deeply missed. Our immense love for her will remain forever in our hearts.