Samantha was born & raised in San Jose, California. She attended Luther Burbank School where many of her friendships began and are still strong. She attended Del Mar & Liberty High School. She was a resident of House on the Hill, where she is remembered with love.
She was an artist. She loved to crochet and read. She enjoyed the beach and the movies. She loved Mexican & Chinese food. She was dynamic and unique. She loved Harry Potter, Twilight & the Hunger Games. She is remembered for her sense of humor, her joy of life & living and for her generosity. She was thoughtful and kind.
She leaves behind two children Delilah & Elijah, her mother; Maria, her brother Peter, her sister Jessica, grandmother Abbie, Uncle Leo & Aunt Jessie, Uncle David & Aunt Teri & several cousins. She also leaves behind her partner, Javier. At her time of passing, she was a homemaker.