Esther Diaz Santiago, 80, passed away on October 25, 2020. She was born to the late Juanita and Juan Diaz in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Her daughter Carmen Aixa Santiago preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband, Ramon L. Santiago; daughters, Debbie Catalano and husband Brian; Kimberly Ferguson and husband Steven; Nancy Defnet and Jessica Flanagan and husband Robert; son, Raymond Santiago and wife Reva; sisters, Elly Santiago, Margaret Corey and Elsa Bracero; and brother, Johnny Diaz. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Rebecca Santiago, Brandon Santiago, Paul Defnet, Jr., Brianna Catalano, Alichia Defnet, Devin Santiago, Chelsea Catalano, Samantha Ferguson, Selina Santiago and Gwen Flanagan; and 5 great-grandchildren, Sylar Coelho, Lilly Coelho, Avery Catalano, Hunter Defnet and Havanna Defnet.