Jorge Luis Santana

Jorge is survived by his wife of 25 years Mary, two sisters Laura and Legia Santana. His four daughters Tammy Plasencia, Deborah Jean Santana, Michelle Bray and Diane Mc Guire. His grandchildren Jaron, Ayla and Skylar Plasencia, great grandson Liam Byrant and his niece Paola Rodriguez.

Jorge was born on October 25th, 1949 in Bogota, Columbia and lived to be 70. He was the son of Luis Santana and Amalia Prada

Jorge served in the United States Army were he originally served as infantry, not long after Jorge was moved and served as a medic. In 1968 he served bravely in the Vietnam war and was injured in the line of duty. Jorge reenlisted in the Reserves for 22 years. During this time, he taught classes for future medics entering the service.

Jorge was a registered nurse and worked in the medical field for 36 years. During this time, he served in the Burn unit, Emergency Rooms, Intensive Care Units and the home health department.

Jorge met the love of his life Mary as they both worked in the ICU in the Gainesville VA. They married on July 12th, 1994 in Las Vegas, Nevada and she officially became “His Mary” as he would always affectionately address her.

Jorge touched numerous lives; he was a great role model, prayer warrior and a great man of God.

Jorge will be greatly missed by many people.