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SANTOS, Tia Leilani
Born November 9, 1987 entered into rest on December 25, 2004 Survived by her mother, Tracy Yu; father Robert Santos; Sister Shanecia Santos; special friend Ana Negron; special amigo Xavier Serrano; her grandparents and an ocean of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Our angel and loving daughter may you rest in peace with your brother and sister. We know that you are in heaven looking down on us. Forever we will miss your infectious smile, laughter, and caring spirit. Your life was a blessing to us all. We will always love you! Friends are invited to attend memorial services at 10:00 am on Wednesday January 5, 2005 at St Rose Church, 5961 Franklin Ave Sacramento Ca. 95824. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Our Angels Memorial Fund at any Golden One Credit Union, or mailed to Golden One Credit Union 560 J St. Ste 1089 Sacramento, CA. 95814.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Jan. 2, 2005.

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Soonie Park-Ledbetter

January 28, 2005

Dearest China, Tito, Mary and the Santos family;

Words are so hard to come by when struck with such tragedy. I can only tell you that your three beautiful children(Tialani, Keilan, & Nino)have now gone ahead home to be with 'Heavenly Father.'



I can also assure that there will be absolute no more pain and suffering -but, only peace, joy and a resting place of perfection & excellence where they are today -they are the lucky ones -it is us that have to worry.



China, thank you for giving us the honor of meeting with the children while your visit here in Hawaii. They both look so much like their mom and dad -and, both so loving and respectful.



Tito, China & Mary I pray for your strength to keep on and put your trust in 'God' in all things. 'He' will bring healing. With all our love & God's blessings, Soonie & family

pomai santos

January 15, 2005

i remeber the first time that i meet my cousins. It was last summer here in Hawaii. they were one of the only family members that i meet on from the santos family. i will never forget that time we spent together. i pray everyday for you guys in heaven and for our family down here. i pray for your parents to be strong and faithful. it's sad to know that your lives have been cut so short, but if there is any where in the world that a person at, it's with God, in Heaven.

MARY Iriarte

January 7, 2005

To my Cutu (TIA) Titi loves you so much, I pray that you are all resting in peace, I love you so much, The tears just keep rolling, and when they do I ask god, to please let them "stop" but I guess thats because of the love we shared, It's hard to undrestand why you are all gone from my life. I pray that god has made you all angles and you are all at peace. Love always your titi Mary

Louis Santos

January 7, 2005

This goes out to my cousins who passed away.

I know there in heaven, that's what God told me when I started to pray.



They were such good people, I asked Him why?

He said it was time for them to be with Him, then we both started to cry.



I sat there...chilled...it was my time to mourn.

I looked outside, the rain stopped, and a rainbow was born.



I smiled at God and He smiled back at me.

He said "Don't worry I'm taking care of Keenan, Nino, and Tialani.



But I told Him that there was just one more thing that I wanted to say.

It's that I loved them so much. He said, "I tell them, it's all gonna be O.K."



love,

Louis Rafael Keali'ilokomaika'i Santos

Tommy Santos

January 6, 2005

I met my two cousins once, and spent a few days at there home. It has already been 7 years, but i can still remember them so clearly. They were both very good kids who loved there family. I just wish i got to know them more. I will never forget the both of you. My heart goes out to Uncle Tito and Aunty Cheena.

Brenda Bowen

January 4, 2005

To my "special friend" Ana Negron and family, my sympathies in your untimely loss. God will bless

and take care of you all in this difficult time. Your children are loved and will always be loved.

I did not know brother and sister, Tia and Kielen, personally,

but my heart goes out to them and their families.

chrissy tsuchida

January 4, 2005

tia was AWESOME.my first day at cb was pretty rough and i was waiting to be picked up after school when she came over with someone (cant remember who). anyway, she was jus outgoing as heck n was like, "WELL im jus gonna have to say hi to u EVERY SINGLE time i see you from now on!"and she did. tia is the type of person you gotta love, and we all do. god bless

Bobbie Burnett

January 4, 2005

I just want to offer your family

my deepest sympathy on the lost of your daughter and your son, i did not know your children, but i am still sorry for your lost.



I did know Paloma Sanchez, i worked with her grandmother Lori.

Arlette Healey

January 4, 2005

Tia and Keilan were one of my favorites at St. Patrick's School. All of the beautiful memories run through my mind. May God hold you tight Tracy and Tito. God has such beautiful Angels.

Andrea Medina

January 4, 2005

I knew Tia through my niece Jessica and I just wanted to let you know our thoughts and prayers are with you and may God bless you during this difficult time.

Victor Moralez

January 3, 2005

I wish I could have been there for some support but my heart is there.Tia was a verry bright young lady and still had her hole life ahead of her.She will be missed by all of us that could"nt make it.My heart goes out to Titi China & uncle Tito.

shawnda vaughn

January 2, 2005

may god bless you and keep you in you time of need .

Angelica' Roberts

January 2, 2005

Our lost is heaven's gain.. I'm deeply sorry that we had to lose an angel. My Prayers are with you and your family. It was a pleasure to have known Tia for this long. She's in a better place now smiling down on all of us. I'm sorry it had to be so soon.

Roslyn Rees

January 2, 2005

My heart goes out to Cheena and the Family...Tia and Keilan will be deeply missed. I had the privelage to be apart of this family for a short time, but they have always left a lasting impression on me. I knew Tia when she was just a little girl. She was such an Angel...And boy was that girl smart.....whew..Almost too smart. =) I would see her when she was at her Grandma's house....

And how she would call her Cartoons .. CARTOONIES.... Never heard them called that before....but made you smile everytime i heard her say it. She had this cute giggle also, that always made you laugh. Tia will truly be missed by all i'm sure of it. Thank you for being apart of my life . God Bless and My prayers our with you....

Family Arocho

January 2, 2005

Our hearts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort and strength in the special memories you shared with Tia.

Yvonne Diaz-Cruz

January 2, 2005

Dear Tracy & Tito:



I know that Tia & Keilan are with their older sister & angel, Tiara in a far more better place than we are. You are both in our prayers. God Bless You! We love you, Yvonne, Freddy, Nicole, Monique and Gina.

maurice& sophia curtis

January 2, 2005

tito,we send our deepest love and condolences to you and the rest of the family.god bless tia&kalin. and may god continue to keep you strong.

Coretta Smith

January 2, 2005

My deepest sympathy are with you at this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.

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