I’m sure my little Toy Story cowboy is completely happy in heaven, enjoying forever, unending happiness and joys we can’t imagine.  Fill the hearts of those who miss you so much with the joy of this assurance.  Help Jesus and your Grandpa prepare a WONDERFUL place in heaven for the Santiago family.  We love you, miss you ….and know you love us even more fully than ever before.
Your old, and getting older Principal
Sr. Rosann

Memorial walk for Justin with his best friend ❤️

Learning of Justin's passing, I just want to say that I am deeply heartbroken.  Justin enjoyed volunteering at the Student Advocacy Center. We made him feel welcomed whenever he came by.  He was a kind, lovable, sweet boy.  We always messed around and had a great time while he was volunteering.  It makes me happy that we as a team made a big impact on Justin.  Sometimes he would make small mistakes and he would apologize several times and i would just smile at him and say " Don't worry about it, it's nothing." During his time of volunteering, I always asked him what his interests were. One thing we both had in common was Anime. He loved watching My Hero Academia. It was his favorite Anime series. Justin will forever be remembered by us from the Student Advocacy Center. I will share the kindness he gave me. <3

I returned to work and school today to be notified about Justin's passing. I didn't know Justin too long, I met him at the SAC Advocacy center where I work.  I can honestly say in my 36 yrs of life I have yet to come across a more kind, caring, well mannered & sweeter young man. He was so eager to help other students on campus any way he could at the center. I had to remind him often he didn't need to apologise so much and that we were so grateful to have his help. One time last semester we had a farmers market and handed out free produce to anyone wanting any while we were outside in the sun for hours. He didn't want to take a break or even a sip of water because we were so busy with the constant flow of traffic. I had to remind him hydration was important and thats when he shared what he learned in class about what's really inside our water. That was his behavior with us. Willing to learn willing to share & teach. He never had a bad attitude about the physical work and took instruction well. He was a fast learner who didn't settle for doing things incorrectly. He once folded all the men's jeans for me because I didn't reach the shelves. I told him that was our biggest need and sure enough next time I see him he comes help out during his finals Fall 2019 with a big bag of mens clothes & jeans. He was quiet so you didn't always know he was there helping out but he didn't need any praise or attention for his good deeds. Volunteers like Justin are so deeply appreciated and this world could not have enough. He will be missed. As a mother with a son I can't imagine the pain of losing a son but I pray that these words comfort his parents and family. When no one was looking or getting credit for it he did the right thing. Jesus will light any moments of darkness and comfort any pain for he is The Healer. I lift your family up in prayer for I know that he has gone home we need only trust God and His plans. God bless you all especially during this difficult time. 

Justin,
You were loved since the first day your dad told me that your mom was pregnant with you.  I knew you would be a boy.  Those were the longest nine months...I couldn't wait to see you.  I still remember exactly where I was when I received the news that you were born.  I was so excited and even more that you were born on the Feast of the Archangels.  
Our lives would never be the same again.  Thank you for 20 beautiful years, 2 months and 17 days.  Thank you for putting up with all my "wait bud, let's take a photo",  "how about this shirt, do you like it? and you would reply "I like It because you like it Tia."  
I don't know how we will ever recover from you leaving us so soon but I know you are with Jesus.  I know you'll be watching over us, sending us little signs to remind us of your love and to help us heal.  I love you so much bud.  The best part of my life has been watching you grow up into this loving, respectful young man.  I've always told you "I'm  so proud of you" and I always will be.   
I will miss those tight embraces that only you could give and  hearing you say "I love you, Tia", however, I'm so grateful to have those memories.  This separation as devastating as it is can NEVER seperate the LOVE that we have for YOU.
Love you,
Tia Carmen

Justin,

The moment I held you in my arms the first time I fell in love. I was hooked. Justin, you changed my life forever. You left a hole in my heart that will never be filled by anyone else. Justin, I always saw You in my life and in my future. I never knew what my future held but I always pictured us in it together figuring it out. Now, I go forward alone with You as my angel. You were an amazing young man with love and compassion for everyone. Justin, we only pray we showed you the love and respect you deserved. Justin, you were always available to offer hugs and when I need one of your hugs the most you not here. Justin, we will love and miss you for the Rest of our lives. Rest in peace.

My  dear Justin, know that I am in tears as I write these words to you, believe it or not, I had to find the courage to do this.  I'm lost, confused with no real sense of direction at this moment. My emotions are everywhere  yet, no where but, perhaps lost in the wilderness.  As I think about you, I can't help but feel and live with the pain that you have gone home to be with our FATHER/GOD. Justin, as your only uncle, I am so grateful, thankful and fortunate that you came into my life. If only for a brief moment. Justin, I owe you my true love, an everlasting love that knows no bounds or limits. As I live my daily life, you will forever be there when I rise with the Sun and when I Lay with the moon at bed time. You will be there every waking moment of my daily life. Justin, know that one day, we will see each other again. Justin, I ask that your SPIRITE come to us,, your father, mother, sisters, grandparents and aunts and me, to comfort us when we need it. Justin, as you look down upon us, I ask that you brighten our day with the memories that you left us with, and that you strength each of us, with the LOVE you gave us. 
JUSTIN, until we meet again, … your uncle Sam, loves you to the …..E - N - D! 

I didn’t know him well. I can’t even remember if we ever shared a class together. But I remember that every time I greeted him in the halls of the high school, he didn’t just say “hi”. He saw me. He was really good at that. People weren’t just another face to him, but someone with a story. I know that the world got a little darker by losing this wonderful person who really saw the world, and the potential in others. I’m going to miss that. 

We are so sorry for your loss and there are no words  we can say to ease your heartache. There are so many memeories we have of all of us together like watching the boys run around together, watching them play in teams together, and watching them torment Emily (which I believe she looked forward to).  
It is a blessing to always know we are there for each other,  and how all us and our children know the love we share.  
We have always been more than friends, 
"We Are Family."  
Justin was such a great kid  and grew up to be a wonderful young man.  
He is blessed to have great parents and siblings.  We will never forget him .... Heaven is enjoying him so very much!
 Our love & prayers are with all of you!

He will be missed, my condolences from Puerto Rico to Texas. Fly high with the angels. 

John, Betty, Emaly, Jaqueline, and Catalina,

Eddie, Alex, and I (Sandra) are so very sorry for your loss. We know that there is nothing that anyone can say to ease the pain you all are feeling. Believe us, we know the pain of loosing a child. It is one of the hardest things that you as parents will ever have to face. The memories that you all have of Justin is what will get you all through this very difficult time. You both had a great son. He was a loving and thoughtful young man. He will never be forgotten. May God give all of you the strength to get through this very difficult time. May God Bless you all and guide you.  We think of you’ll as family and love you’ll very much. We have all been there for each other whenever we needed a true friend. Please know that we will continue to be here for you’ll. 

Sending all of you a great big hug,
The Avalos Family❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

I remember when I was your Principal when you were very young, very shy and very open to everything we taught you about Jesus.  How you loved Jesus!  And now you know how much Jesus loves you!  Enjoy His warm embrace, talk to Him about us and ask Jesus to help us walk on the path He has planned for us. 
I consider myself fortunate to have had a small part in your all too short life. I will be sending many petitions your way to bring them to the attention of Jesus and Mary.  Right now, please have a special look out for baby Delilah, and for your family and friends who are missing you so much.  Love you Justin!  Thank you to those who formed him into the happy, caring young man that he was.

Justin is with each and every one of us. We will never forget him or the memories he left us, like when he would come to my room to have a late night chat, or when he would give me the the tightest hug ever at the most random times, or even those nights where we just sat on the sofa and didn’t talk at all. Justin will be missed greatly and by many, but he will never be forgotten. 💙

You are gone from my sight but never gone from my heart ❤️. We were truly blessed to have Justin as our son. We thank God for the opportunity to have had him In our lives. He will be missed by all whom he touched with his generosity and advocacy to vote for the leaders of our country. So please remember to vote at these upcoming elections. As he told us numerous times every vote counts. All our heartfelt love to all those who have shared their time and memories with us.  




Visitation

Rosary

Mass of the Resurrection

Interment

He is survived by his parents, John and Betty Santiago; sisters, Emaly Santiago, Jacklyn Santiago and Catalina Santiago; paternal grandparents, Ferdinand and Oralia Santiago; uncle and aunts; Simon Santiago, Carmen Santiago and Hortense Santiago; also, numerous cousins, other relatives and many friends.




Justin is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Genoveva Canales.

OBITUARY

Justin Ferdinand Santiago

September 29, 1999 – December 16, 2019

Funeraria del Angel Trevino

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