Elisa M. Alaniz, 50, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Thurs., June 9, 2011, at St. Luke's Hospital. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. on Wed., June 15, at McGilley Midtown Chapel, 20 W. Linwood Blvd, with Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. on Thurs., June 16, at St. James Catholic Church, 3909 Harrison, Kansas City, MO. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Elisa was born on Aug 10, 1960, in Kansas City, MO. She was preceded in death by her father, Noe Alaniz, Sr., and brothers, Noe Alaniz, Jr. and Raphael Alaniz. She is survived by her loving sons, Steven Mark Hernandez, Jr. and Joseph Michael Hernandez; mother, Paula Alaniz; sisters, Anna (John) Garcia, Lydia, Maria, Consuelo, Paula; brothers, Jesse (Liz) Alaniz, Reynaldo, Roberto, Ricardo, Joseph; 5 nieces, 9 nephews, 6 great- nieces, and 4 great-nephews. Elisa was working for Missouri Dept. of Social Services, Family Support Division, as a child support enforcer, for the last 11 yrs. Elisa was a great mother, sister, and loving aunt. She will be missed but always loved. Online condolences may be made at mcgilleymidtownchapel.com. McGilley Midtown Chapel, 20 W Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111, 816-753-6200