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Theodore R. Santos
1922 - 2013
Theodore R. Santos
1922 - 2013
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Ted cherished his family. His wife of 50 years, Alice, and daughter, Stephanie Williams (husband Michael), predecease him. He is survived by his children, Sandra Santos of San Jose, CA, Shanna Thomas (husband Tim) of Coronado, CA, Theodore Santos II (wife Kari) of Boulder, Colorado, and grandchildren, Dawna Graham, Tristan Santos, Benjamin Santos, Marley Santos all of Boulder, Colorado, David Williams (wife Consuelo) of Kihei, Maui, Hawaii, and great grandchildren, Tyler Williams of Granville, Ohio, and Nash Williams of Kihei, Maui, Hawaii.
Ted was an avid orchid grower and had belonged to the San Diego Orchid Society. He enjoyed telling stories to the delight of everyone, and always had time for a good joke. Ted also loved animals, and the Santos household was always filled with birds, cats, dogs, and/or fish. In his later years, Ted rescued a cockatiel, whom he named Peaches. He truly had a way with all creatures and was a true "animal whisperer"!
A mass and celebration of life will be held in memory of Ted at St. Agnes Church in Pt. Loma, on Friday, April 19 at 10:00 a.m. A reception will follow at the St. Agnes Hall, 1140 Evergreen Street, San Diego, CA. A private internment of his ashes at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery will take place on a later date, where he will join Alice in their final resting place.
In lieu of flowers or cards, we invite you to make a donation in Ted's name to: the San Diego Orchid Society, for their efforts in orchid conservation, http://www.sdorchids.com/Conservation.html,
or the San Diego Bird Rescue, whose motto is "Saving One Beak at a Time",
http://www.sdbirdrescue.com/Donations.html
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jim shoughro
March 16, 2019
I remember bringing him forbidden home made pickled fish , and fudge brownies that my children and me made with love, ...Goood times
Marylou Koppel
April 15, 2013
Rest in peace Uncle Ted. I have so many childhood memories of times spent with Uncle Ted and Aunt Alice. Trips to the beach, yummy back yard BBQs and trips to the Silver Strand for clamming outings. I remember Uncle Ted taking me into his greenhouse to show his exotic orchid collection. The blooms made a big impression on me.
We will miss you but know you are with Aunt Alice, Stephanie and your siblings. Cheers to a long life well lived. No one can ask for more.
Love Marylou
Julie Johnson
April 14, 2013
I had the privilege of spending many years in the Santos home as I have been a friend of Shanna since junior high. My mom and Ted actually attended PLHS together in 1940-1941, and Aice and my mom were pregnant with Shanna and me at the same time! There was so much love, fun and food in the house whenever we hung out at the Santos home. Ted loved to tease us and was always sharing words of wisdom for our futures as well. I will miss Ted, but I am so thankful he was here for 90 years and now gets to spend eternity with Alice, Stephanie, my mom, dad and other dear family and friends.
My love to all of you, Julie Nicholson Johnson
Adeline Woodward
April 8, 2013
Dear Cousins I am so sorry for your loss. I will remember Uncle Ted for his green thumb, the green house out in the backyard and especially our infamous camping trip up to Eurkea! My God bless you all.
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Annalee
March 27, 2013
My fun-loving uncle who was more like a big brother will always be remembered as creative, witty beyond
belief, hard-headed,, opinionated, lovable, and extremely gifted in many fields. And he was probably
right at least 90 per cent of the time! Oh how we will
miss him . Love and peace to you all. Annalee
Suzi Walker
March 27, 2013
Dear Cousins, I'll always remember Uncle Teddy's big smile and that twinkle in his eye. I'm so sorry for your loss. Love You, Suzi
Shanna Thomas
March 26, 2013
Dear Family and Friends,
The date for Dad's memorial service will be Friday, April 19, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Agnes Church, 1140 Evergreen Street, Pt. Loma. A reception, in St. Agnes Hall, will immediately follow the mass.
The family asks that in lieu of cards or flowers, we invite you to make a donation in Dad's name to either:
the San Diego Orchid Society, for their efforts in orchid conservation, http://www.sdorchids.com/Conservation.html,
or
the San Diego Bird Rescue, whose motto is “Saving One Beak at a Time”,
http://www.sdbirdrescue.com/Donations.html
Thank you.
Jim Shoughro
March 24, 2013
I feel a hole in my heart , a where my godfather and uncle used to be, even though I remember the good times we had , the hole will never be filled , to my cousins I am so sorry......Jim Shoughro
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