Arianna Isabel Santana

Arianna Isabel Santana, a beacon of kindness and gentle spirit, left this world on May 28, 2025, at the young age of sixteen. Born in Goshen, Indiana on August 16, 2008, to the proud parents Jose Santana and the late Maricela (Cantu) Santana, she emanated love and warmth to all who were privileged to know her. Arianna's journey in life may have been brief, but her impact was profound and enduring.

With a heart full of dreams, Arianna was a beloved junior at Wawasee High School where her dedication and passion for learning shone brightly. Her charming laugh and generous nature were hallmarks of a life lived with enthusiastic kindness. Arianna was a genuine friend, an adoring sister, and a cherished granddaughter who found joy in the simplest of moments.

She navigated life's challenges with grace and fortitude, guided by the legacy of her mother, Maricela, who predeceased her. The special bond she shared with her grandmother, Elida (Jesus) Hernandez, was unmistakable — an unwavering source of mutual admiration and support. Arianna's also survived by her sister, Brittany, and her brother, Brandon, as well as her other siblings.

Arianna's vibrant life included a very tight extended family which radiated love and closeness. Her four aunts, Rita (Salome) Flores, Lorena (Derek) Hernandez, Sarah (Ezequiel) Hernandez, and Ellia Hernandez, along with her three uncles, Javier (Marie) Cantu, JR (Maria) Cantu, and Greg Hernandez, all held special places in her heart. The joyful gatherings and tender moments shared with her many cousins, nieces, and nephews will be reminisced upon with smiles and warmth.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 10 a.m., at Mishler Funeral Home, 461 W. 900 N., Milford, IN 46542. Interment will happen immediately following the service at Milford Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 4-7 p.m., also at the funeral home. A rosary service will take place towards the end of visitation, on Tuesday, beginning at 6:30 p.m.