Elena (Cojocariu) Malis, 90, of West Lafayette, IN, formerly of Romania, passed away August 11, 2026, at home with her family by her side.
She was born February 8, 1936, in Suceava, Romania to the late Dumitru and Natalia Cojocariu. Elena graduated from high school in Suceava and continued her education earning her bachelor’s degree in Agronomy from University of Bucharest, Romania. Elena married Ioan Malis in Romania on December 28, 1964; he preceded her in death on September 18, 1981. Prior to her retirement she worked as an Engineer in Romania.
Elena enjoyed spending time with family and friends, reading, and listening to classical music.
She is survived by her daughter, Oana Malis, son-in-law, Michael Manfra, and grand-daughter, Kaitlyn Manfra.
Along with her husband, Ioan and her parents, Dumitru and Natalia, she was preceded in death by her brother Mihai Cojocar.
Services will be held at a late date in her hometown in Romania.