In February our dear friend and classmate, Helen “Pinky” Elias Robinson, passed away. She will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. May Pinky forever rest in peace.

The following obituary was written on March 30 by Linda Felix.

“Helen Cecilia (Pinky) Robinson, 79, of San Marcos, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 21, 2021 with her family around her. Helen was born in Los Angeles, California in 1941 to Ernestine Felix and Albert Elias. She graduated from Azusa High School in 1960. After meeting the love of her life in school, Helen married Gerry Robinson in June, 1964. In 1976 Helen went to work for the San Marcos Unified School District as a paraprofessional in elementary and high school classrooms for eleven years. During her 48 years in San Marcos, except for a 7 year break in Evergreen CO where she realized her dream of opening a Mexican restaurant, Manana’s, Helen was actively involved with the PTA, San Marcos Little League, girl’s softball, San Marcos 4-H, San Marcos High School Cheerleading Squad, and Meals on Wheels.

She is survived by her husband Gerry Robinson, children Rod Robinson (Lara), Matthew Robinson, and Gina Simmonds (Paul); and grandchildren Desiree Robinson, Devin Robinson, 1st Lt Cole Simmonds USMC, and Grant Simmonds.

Helen was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was the caretaker, strength, and laughter for her entire family, and for so many others. She will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers one may make a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in her name.”