Please accept my condolences , I always will have fond memories of my good friend Abel. A man of great moral value , honesty and a very good example for family and friends .

Dear Family!

Your dad, my uncle, was an amazing man! He always made me feel welcomed and gave great conversation and advise to both my son Daniel and I. He will forever be cherished in my memories.  I do believe our past loved ones greeted him at the gates with open arms. I love you my family and send my deepest sympathy to you all.



It is with great sadness that I write before you today to celebrate the life of my best friend, Abel A. Santana. 
Abel and I met in 1959 while working at Prudential Insurance Company and was the start of a 62 year life journey that we shared as best friends.  Abel and I bonded instantly and became “Cipotes” helping each other get through the difficult times and sharing great moments. He was always there when I needed help or someone to talk to. Our friendship ignited other friendships formulating a unique group of friends that shared after work event outings and travels. I will always look back on those times with fond memories and appreciate getting to know Abel so well.
After Prudential, Abel and I always remained best of friends. I started my own family, while he had established his own and we were able to part take in some of our family events like birthdays, graduations, holidays, sacramental celebrations, and outings.  Each time one of my family members would arrive or depart to and from the airport, there was never a time that Abel was not present. He was like another member of our family and everyone knew him throughout the many years.
Abel loved to travel to places like Sacramento, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and even his country of El Salvador. He would share anecdotes of his travel experiences and at times would make anyone including myself surrender with laughter. My favorite memory is when Abel and I went to Sacramento for the first time to see the State Capital. 
Abel was incredibly responsible, intelligent and caring. It is incredibly sad that Abel’s life ended so soon and I cannot put into words how much I will miss him. If he were here he would cheer us up with one of his anecdotal adventures that would light up a smile. Even though Abel may be gone, his memory will live on in all of us forever. Abel, I appreciate your friendship and will never forget you, Cipote.

 Mr. Santana was always so nice to us. I loved his smile. He will be missed. Our sincere condolences to David, Noel, and Josie on the loss of their beloved dad.  Although he is gone physically,  may all the good times continue to comfort y'all until one day you will meet again.                                                                                                                                                          We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.   - 2 Corinthians 5:8 -  

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Abel Astorga Santana Sr.

5 septiembre, 1935 – 22 febrero, 2021

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