Elise, grinning over a parfait with a spoon in her hand

Remembering Elise

Elise Noelle Ortiz · December 1, 2020 – May 28, 2026

Five years old. Loved Bluey, pink and purple, ice cream, and making silly faces with her dad. This is her corner of the internet.

You are friend number … to stop by and say hi
Stickers on the wall … Add yours

A few favorite moments

Elise, being Elise

Elise grinning with a spoon raised over a tall strawberry parfait
A parfait almost as tall as her smile.
Elise and her dad smiling over cups of frozen yogurt with gummy worms
Froyo with Dad. Gummy worms were not optional.
Elise and her dad making silly faces on the floor by the computer
Silly-face contest. She won. She always won.

Guest book

The sticker wall

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Elise’s LanternA free night-time app for parents who have lost a child, built by her dad and named for her. eliseslantern.com Elise’s Little LibraryTake a book, leave a book. Painted in her colors, with the bottom shelf saved for picture books. Being built by hand right now. Photos and the spot are coming soon.

Keep her light going

When the sunset turns pink and purple, think of Elise. Read a kid a book. Make a silly face at someone you love.

Celebrating Elise’s Joyful Spirit

Memories and photos: letters@eliseslantern.com. A person reads it.