July 7, 1938 - April 24, 2022. Born in Cherkessk, Russia and died in Baku, Azerbaijan on Paska Easter morning. Ella lived in Baku most of her life. A miracle occurred when she found her long lost sister after 50 years who was living in the US. A reunion took place in Baku in 2003 bringing the two Ellas together, who share the same name. The US visa quota for Ella to immigrate became available 16 years later. By then, Ella was too frail. She loved her country of Azerbaijan and most of all, she loved me too.

-Princess Eleonora Borisovna Kantemir II

Published by Los Angeles Times on Jul. 17, 2022.