Louise Elaine Konstanzer, 78, of Ojai, CA passed away on April 18, 2025 at her home in Ojai, CA surrounded by her son, Jeff Konstanzer and daughter, Shelley McElvaney, and their spouses Deb Konstanzer and Lee McElvaney respectively. Louise was born in Eagle Rock, CA on August 28, 1946. She graduated high school at Eagle Rock High, where she attended with her late husband Ron Konstanzer. She went on to get her nursing degree and worked as a nurse until she and Ron started their family. They then went on to create and run a thriving family optical business, where Jeff and Shelley also worked into their adult years, truly making it a family business. Louise was an avid tennis player, enjoyed gardening, feeding and caring for every animal that crossed her path but most of all, she loved caring for her family.
Louise is survived by her son Jeff and daughter Shelley, her granddaughters Rowan, Vanessa, Tabitha, Devon and Amelia, and her sister April. She is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Ron, and her parents, George and Violet.
In Lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to your favorite animal rescue organization, as that is a cause that was near and dear to Louise’s heart.
Family and friends are invited to visiting hours and viewing on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 4-7pm in the JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, 757 E. Main Street, Ventura. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning , April 26 2025 at 10am in the Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home, followed by the burial at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Rd, Ventura, at 12:00 pm.