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Much LOVE to the family. Santiago sounded like a wonderful human being
lisa Martin
October 10, 2012 | CA
Grand Rapids, Michigan
ZAPATA, SANTIAGO JR. Santiago Zapata Jr., aged 50, of Grand Rapids passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Santiago Zapata Sr.; brother, Peter Zapata; and grandparents. Santiago is survived by his mother, Jacinta; siblings, Robert Zapata, Elizabeth...
Read MoreMuch LOVE to the family. Santiago sounded like a wonderful human being
lisa Martin
October 10, 2012 | CA
Becky, may God bring you and your family peace. I went to school with Junior at SVHS. He was quiet and always had a smile for everyone. He seemed determined to make a difference and it looks like he succeeded. Condolences to the family.
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Marilyn Burns
October 05, 2012 | San Antonio, TX
He was my 8th grade college prep teacher. He was my YMCA basketball coach. He knew everyone in my family. I could just walk into his home and call it home. He would fold his trash. He would take us to Grand Haven on his boat. Above all he was my friend still, now that I am 30 yrs old. He came and stayed with me at my place in Phoenix AZ. We went to Grand Canyon, Jerome, AZ. We both applied to the Heritage Hill logo competition. He loved Art, Pictures, and History. I can really say that I lost...
Rodney Shipp
October 05, 2012 | Mesa, AZ
sorry for your loss liz hope time will heal this big wound that you are having at this time.
douglas and donna stice
October 05, 2012 | Bristol, IN
Please accept my sincere condolences. Santiago was a wonderful man and he will be irreplacable to his students. I will always remember that room-filling, booming laugh of his. Rest in peace, friend. I will miss you.
Diane Alexander
October 04, 2012 | Grand Rapids, MI
It was an honor to work with you at Riverside Middle School so many years ago. You made such a difference in so many lives...
Laura Nawrot
October 03, 2012 | Grand Rapids, MI
we will miss you
lizette lopez
October 03, 2012 | Comstock Park, MI
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Zapata family. My Santiago find peace amongst Heaven's Angels.
I. Garcia
October 03, 2012 | Holland, MI
To Mary and family, So sorry to hear about the sudden death of your brother. I know how much Santiago and all your siblings mean to you. Our prayer are with for for God's perfect peace and comfort to sustain you. Love Min. Bill & Michelle Reeves, NCCC Church, Saginaw.
M. Michelle Reeves
October 03, 2012 | Saginaw, MI