Mr. Virgil Anthony Elvenia, 71, of Greenbush, husband to Loralyn Elvenia, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, he was the son of Virgilio and Dolores Elvenia. Virgil served in the U.S. Air Force, a career of which he was proud.
Virgil had many interests throughout his life, including motorcycles, airplanes, building, fishing, cooking, and gardening. A carpenter at heart, he loved working with his hands.
He was a man who lived life to the fullest and loved with his whole heart. Virgil was most proud of his seven children. He loved to sing, to make people laugh, and to help those he loved at every opportunity. His existence was a breath of fresh air to all around him.
Virgil was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his adoring wife, Loralyn, and their two children, Anthony and Raelyn Elvenia; his daughters, Mary Ann Matthews, Stephani Snead, Jennifer Stanhope, Dana Boyer, and Leanna Elvenia; 13 grandchildren; his brothers, Terrance Elvenia, David Elvenia, Jon Elvenia, Daniel Elvenia, and Matthew Elvenia; his sister, Sarah Elvenia; his parents, Virgilio and Dolores Elvenia; his mother-in-law, Merilyn Ward; his brother-in-law, Dylan Mears; and his father-in-law, Bruce Warren.
He was predeceased by his daughter, Julie Ann Elvenia, four grandchildren, and his brother, Vince Elvenia.
Per Virgil’s wishes, services will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.
Arrangements were made by Doughty Funeral Home of Exmore.
