Kimberly Elaine Santiago

Kimberly Elaine Santiago obituary

Kimberly Elaine Santiago

Kimberly Santiago Obituary

Published by Legacy on Nov. 5, 2025.
Kimberly Elaine Santiago, sixty-three of North Fort Myers went into the arms of Jesus on October 31, 2025, at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers, Florida.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Springwood Clubhouse at 2375 Zoysia Lane, North Fort Myers, Florida, at 1:00 p.m. on November 11, 2025.

Kimberly was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on November 11, 1961, to Jesus A. and Shirley A. Santiago. She went to school at Regional Academy in Manchester, Connecticut, and Oakhill School for the Blind in Hartford, Connecticut.

Kimberly never married but planned to get married "in two weeks" to Michael J. Fox.

Kimberly worked at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut for twenty plus years. She attended LARC and CRN for the last 5 years. Her favorite activities included bowling, swimming, coloring, and playing with Barbies. Also, she loved the Florida Everblades, and her favorite chant was "hit him in the mouth."

Kimberly was preceded in death by both parents. She lived with Elizabeth and Robert Rioux for the last thirty two years.

Kimberly is survived by sister, Elizabeth A. Rioux and spouse Robert T. Rioux; and brother, Gilbert A. and spouse Gloria B. Santiago. Also, four nieces, one nephew, and many great nieces and nephews.

The family of Kimberly Santiago wishes to extend sincere thanks to Vitas Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Special Olympics.

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