He is survived by his loving wife Maria De La Paz Santos, his children Edith Ayala, Miguel Santos, and Antonio Santos he is also survived by his brother Carlos Merino. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Advantage Funeral Home , 7010 Chetwood Dr. Houston, Texas 77081 from 1:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. with a rosary to be recited at 6:00 P.M. Mr. Merino will be buried at Panteon Pasaquina in Pasaquina, La Union, El Salvador. Arrangements are under the direction of Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services, Houston, TX.