Leilani Ortega-Castro was born sleeping on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. Though her time on earth was brief, her life is forever cherished and her memory deeply loved.
Leilani will always be remembered as a precious gift—held first in the arms of love and now resting in the arms of peace. Her presence, though quiet, has left an everlasting imprint on the hearts of her family.
She is survived by her loving parents, Elias Ortega and Jennifer Santos-Castro; her grandmothers, Aracely Santos Castro and Rosa Jimenez; her aunts, Estrella Gomez-Jimenez, Kimberlyn Navarro Santos, and Allisson Navarro Santos; and her uncles, Gael Ortega, Sebastian Gomez-Jimenez, Jose Luis Gomez-Jimenez, and Luis Santos-Castro.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Roselawn Burial Park, with Pastor Olives Villamizar officiating.
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Leilani Ortega-Castro nació sin vida el martes 6 de enero de 2026, en el Hospital Memorial Carilion Roanoke, en Roanoke, Virginia. Aunque su tiempo en la tierra fue breve, su vida es eternamente apreciada y su recuerdo profundamente amado.
Leilani siempre será recordada como un regalo precioso—primero sostenida en brazos de amor y ahora descansando en brazos de paz. Su presencia, aunque silenciosa, ha dejado una huella eterna en los corazones de su familia.
Le sobreviven sus amorosos padres, Elias Ortega y Jennifer Santos-Castro; sus abuelas, Aracely Santos Castro y Rosa Jimenez; sus tías, Estrella Gomez-Jimenez, Kimberlyn Navarro Santos y Allisson Navarro Santos; y sus tíos, Gael Ortega, Sebastian Gomez-Jimenez, Jose Luis Gomez-Jimenez y Luis Santos-Castro.
Un servicio junto a la tumba se llevará a cabo el jueves 15 de enero de 2026, a las 12:00 p. m., en Roselawn Burial Park, con el Pastor Olives Villamizar oficiando el servicio.
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Tammy Belcher
January 10, 2026
I dont know you and your family but it broke my heart to see this Yall are in my prayers may Jesus wrap his arms you and your family
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