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Zaida Santana Obituary

Zaida I. Santana Hammond, IN Zaida I. Santana (nee Rodriguez), age 48, of Hammond, IN, passed away Monday, September 3, 2007 at home. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Alex Santana; four daughters: Zaida Santana, Jesenia (Brian) Paine, Marizol and Sandra Santana; four grandchildren: Leandra, Arianna, Elena and Caleb; two brothers: Javier and Jovino; four sisters: Gladys, Catalina, Julia and Carmen; two brothers-in-law: Reyes and Pablo; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Jovino and Paula Rodriguez; and brother, Luis Diaz. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Fife Funeral Home, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, IN with Pastor Victor Conception and Pastor Javier Rodriguez concelebrating. Burial at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Gary, IN. Visitation at the Fife Funeral Home will be Wednesday, September 5, 2007 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Zaida was a member of Defenders Faith Center, Lake Station, IN.
Published by The Times on Sep. 5, 2007.

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Zaida Santana

July 23, 2008

Hey MOM I am 2 days late to say happy b-day, though I knew it was your birthday, I am just late at signing your book. I miss you dearly and I have the hope in Christ that we will meet again, when he calls us home.

Marizol Santana

July 22, 2008

Happy birthday! Yeah I'm a day late but you know me mom. I did'nt forget I love you and will always miss you. I will cherish the memories we had. I wish you were here to comfort me and hold me and kiss me and tell me everything is going to be alright. But you are in heaven, happy not in pain, eating, singing, being the person that we knew. God surely took an Angel my angel. I cry at night and everything reminds me of you, just to hear your voice and to see your smile again would make me happy. You are NEVER forgotten....Lov you always your daughter....

Lila Edwards

July 21, 2008

Today is the day you celebrated your birthday here on earth and because of that I say Happy Birthday Mrs. Santana!! This year it's much more special as you're in Heaven and know no more pain and no more tears. You were very special and loved by all who knew you, including me. I'm glad I got the chance to know you as you always put a smile on my face.

Love Always, Lila

Jesenia Paine

December 25, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

December 25, 2007

Sara Janek

September 27, 2007

THE SUN WILL SHINE

Through all the stress, ups, and downs
Eventually, life will turn around
It may take alot of time
But, soon enough, the sun will shine.

ZAIDA SANTANA

September 19, 2007

IT'S BEEN 17 DAYS SINCE THE LORD CALLED YOU AWAY. I THANK YOU FOR THE PEACE THAT YOU LEFT ME BEHIND. THOUGH I MISS YOU SO, I WILL ALWAYS KNOW THAT YOU ARE VERY CLOSE AND NEVER TO FAR BEHIND. I KNOW THAT ONE DAY, JESUS WILL CALL OUT MY NAME AND THEN, WE WILL MEET AGAIN.

THERE IS PEACE IN JESUS CHRIST, AND ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS BELIEVE. SO WHEN YOU ARE PRESENTED WITH A DIFFICULT CASE JUST REST IN HIM. I DID!!!

DELIA LUCIANO

September 16, 2007

OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO HER. WE ARE SO SORRY. I LOST MY LITTLE GIRL ROSA LUCIANO THE SAME WAY. I WILL MISS HER. IF ANYTHING GIVE US A CALL.

September 15, 2007

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

The Janek Family

September 10, 2007

Those we love do not go away,
they walk beside us everyday.
Unseen, unheard but always near,
still loved, still missed, still very dear.
Our memories will never die,
as time goes on and days go by.
Your presence we miss,
your memories we treasure.
Loving you always,
and forgetting you never.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Tita n Ray Mercado

September 9, 2007

My dearest cousins and uncle may the Lord give you peace through this difficult time. Know that he will be there for you to carry all your tears and carry all of you through this.. we love you very much god bless..

Jeidi Buenrostro

September 5, 2007

Zaida, Father & Sisters,

My deepest heart felt condolences to all of you. May the Lord grant you the strength to get through this very difficult time. Your Mother was a wonderful & strong woman. May her memories always live in your hearts. God Bless You!

September 5, 2007

Jesenia & Family,

We are sorry to hear of your loss. You are indeed a blessed family to have had her as long as you have and now she is celebrating a new beginning in HEAVEN. May God continue to bless her and you all.

Jessica,Taina& Mario Ortiz

maria feliciano

September 5, 2007

May God bless and keep you and the familia. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Be strong and know that God will see you through this difficult time.

Pam Quaglia

September 5, 2007

Alex and family, I am so deeply sorry for your loss, may God be with you and give you strength through this sad time.

Lisette Pabey

September 5, 2007

My deepest and sincerest condolences go out to you and your family during this very difficult time. Zaida was a wonderful woman who inspired many people with her courage and desire to live...I was humbled by her strength and never waivering faith that God would see her through....she will be greatly missed. You are all in my prayers and in my heart...may God Bless you and help you find comfort in the family and friends that love you.

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