Elizabeth Ann Canepa was born in New Haven Connecticut on April 18, 1936 to Thomas Franklin Norton and Helen Elizabeth Gould Norton. The family moved to Southern California in early 1940's. Elizabeth grew up in Newport Beach, California graduating from Newport Harbor High School in 1953. She went on to attend Orange Coast College where she met her husband Thomas Andrew Canepa III. Married September 17, 1955. Together they ran Canepa Asphalt Crushing from 1984 to 1996. They welcomed 2 beautiful children Bradley Allen Canepa (Wife Arlene), daughter Cheryl Marie Canepa Lloyd (Husband Paul) and  9 amazing grandchildren, 16 Great-Grandchildren & 2 Great, Great Grandchildren!

Elizabeth was blessed to be able to travel to amazing places in her life including Australia/New Zealand, Italy and Europe. She had an amazing life, always wanting to be surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her Father, Mother & 2 sisters. Her family will miss her and love her forever!