Natalie Jade Santos

2002 - 2013

Natalie Jade Santos, "Nay-Nay," was 10 years old and lived in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. On November 21, 2013, after being struck by a vehicle, Natalie earned her angel wings at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Fla., while surrounded by her family. On Dec. 12, 2002, at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center Jessica Harbo Albritton and Jayson Santos were blessed with her beautiful soul. Her step-father, Tech Sgt. Patrick Lee Albritton and her step-mother, Angelica Santos, were equally blessed to be an essential part of her life. Her siblings included Arianna Noelani Harbo, Tattiana B. Santos, Lilly M. Santos, Dominique Medina, Keanu W. Medina, Santana N. Medina, and Xavian A. Salter. Natalie was a Wright Elementary Dolphin who was in the fifth grade. Natalie enjoyed a variety of activities including, but not limited to, skating, longboarding, swimming, bicycle riding, bowling, camping, horseback riding, and playing Animal Jam on the computer. Natalie could often be found near the computer at home, and she was rarely ever seen without a smile upon her face. Other family members she leaves behind include her 94 year old great grandmother Rosa Mullet, her Papa retired Msgt Eric E. Harbo and Nana Lucille Harbo, grandma Sharon Acosta, grandma and grandpa Skarzynski. Maw Maw Nessa,"Momo" Connie and "PoPo" James Willis, Tio Eric Harbo Titi Amanda Harbo cousins Mia Leigh Harbo and Leilani Alexis Harbo. Uncle Eric Santos Auntie Carolyn Santos and cousins Taylor Santos and Kaylee Santos, Auntie Tonilee and Matt Lott and cousins Marley Baker and Maximus Lott, Uncle Staff Sgt BJ Acosta and Aunt Rachael and cousin Naomi Acosta. Aunt Angie Hanger and family, Aunt Belen and Uncle Tech Sgt John Supra and cousins Gary A. Guiterrez, Jordan R. Supra, and Favian Supra. Uncle and Aunt Nathan and Nikki Albritton, and cousins Rylan Albritton, Rayleigh Albritton, Alyssa Hidalgo, and Logan Albritton, Uncle Michael Albritton and Aunt Lindsay Reeves and cousin Michaela Albritton. Auntie Becky and Uncle Torey Allen and cousins Jolie Allen, and Adrik Allen, Uncle Chris Howard. Also left behind are her beloved pets, Chuy, Callie, Bruno and Zoey. The open casket viewing will begin at 5 p.m., and continue on to 7 p.m., at Emerald Coast Funeral Home on Nov. 27, 2013. Immediately following the viewing beginning at 7 p.m., we are holding a closed casket funeral service. Donations for funeral and memorial expenses are being accepted via the following websites http://www.giveforward.com/ and http://www.gofundme.com/. I would like to give a very heartfelt thanks to Amanda Harbo for her financial support to cover the scheduled funeral expenses. Special thanks go to the families of her good friends Mallory and Destiny who have gone above and beyond for my family and me in these hard times. Thanks also goes out to Wright Elementary staff members and Okaloosa Academy staff members. Thanks to the Ocean City Wright Fire Department, the U.S. Air Force Squadron 1 SOMXG and 1 SOMXS at Hurlburt Field and to every single person that has already made a donation. During her brief period on this earth she touched the hearts of many people. Natalie will never be forgotten, and she will be forever loved.
Expressions of love and sympathy may be viewed online at www.emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com.