A visitation for Emily will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, 1615 S Fort Hood St, Killeen, Texas 76542.
Emily was born in Rio Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico to Juan Santiago and Myrta Figueroa-Rosado. She had four siblings; 3 younger brothers Juan, Jesus and Dickie and one younger sister, Kiomara.
She was extremely intelligent and proud of her 4.0 score as a student at Gabriela Mistral school. Her favorite class was spanish. Emily was named prom queen and dedicated herself to studying. Some of Emily's favorite friends growing up were Sylvette Arcelay, Linda Navarro, Iraida Nieves, Lourdes and Wilmary Alvarez. Later in life she became friends with Margaret Bonilla, the Morales-Lugue family, Lopez family, Torres-Freytes family, Vasquez family, Maldonado family, Enid Zeno, Velez-Moreno family, Leixa Negron, Carol Malloy and Isis Pagan.
Emily married Norberto Diaz Santos on February 20, 2002 at Santisima Trinidad Church in Levittown, Puerto Rico. They had two daughters, Natisha and Yahimilly. Emily was most proud of being a wife and mother. She loved cooking and caring for others. Emily also loved going on a cruise. Her favorite pets were Leo and Cody, her two yorkies.
Emily was also involved with her community by serving at a senior SFRG Advisor and helping the USO. and received the Patriotic Public Service Award.
Emily is survived by her husband, Norberto, her daughters, Natisha and Yahimilly, brothers and sister, Juan, Jesus, Dickie and Kiomara.
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