On April 26, 2025, Elizabeth Hostinak, 20, passed away in her hometown of Redondo Beach, California. She was born in California on December 30, 2004, and spent her entire life living on the West Coast. She loved being with her friends, her family, her pets, and spending time in the kitchen baking and preparing meals for the people she loved. Food was her love language.

Elizabeth was incredibly thoughtful, kind and smart. And in the words of those who knew her best, she could surprise you with a cutting wit while offering up a subtle smile that would always let you know how special you were to her. She spent her early years in Seattle, Washington before moving back to the Los Angeles area during middle school. While in Redondo Beach and Torrance she met some of her best friends and enjoyed spending time with cousins and family living in Southern California, traveling, exploring her love of nature and the beauty of the earth. She graduated from Torrance South High school in 2023 and began pursuing a college degree.

Elizabeth is survived by her mother and father, Cheryl and Rob Hostinak, her brother, Matthew Hostinak, her maternal grandfather, Dave Birch, her paternal grandmother, Carol Hostinak, as well as tons of family and friends who loved her and will miss her greatly. Rest in Peace. We all love you, Elizabeth.

The Hostinak family has selected allcove Beach Cities as a local organization to receive donations in her memory. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Elizabeth’s name to allcove Beach Cities.

More about allcove Beach Cities
allcove Beach Cities is part of an innovative network of integrated youth mental health centers designed with, by and for youth that reduce stigma, embrace mental wellness, increase community connection and provide access to culturally responsive services. allcove centers welcome young people ages 12 to 25 with mild to moderate needs, providing a unique space for them to access services, with resources and support for friends, family and the larger community. The centers are embedded within the community they serve and reflect the unique needs of local youth.

Anchored in a model of care that considers the holistic needs of young people, allcove centers are a place for them to take a moment of pause and access a range of services that include:

Mental health.
Physical health.
Substance use.
Peer support.
Family support.
Supported education and employment.

Everything about allcove is designed with, by and for young people. From the look and feel, to the options youth have to engage in center activities, young people are co-creators and champions.

In Memory of Elizabeth Hostinak

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