She was born July 25, 1926 in Naranjito, Puerto Rico to the late Carlos Morales and Maria Lopez.
Ines was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Santiago who she married at 68 years old. The two were childhood sweethearts who reconnected in 1995 and were happily married for 13 years until his death in 2008. Miguel Angel Lopez who gave Ines the greatest gift in the world her Tersoso, Maria who she also called Betty. Her siblings, Ana Lopez, Natividad Lopez, Jorge Lopez, Angeles Lopez, Carlos Morales, Jose Morales, Hilda Morales, Jesus Riviera and Nariso Rivera.
Ines was a strong, determined and fiercely independent woman. She had a strong belief in God who was the Director of her life.
After her husband, Juan died she resided with her daughter Maria and son-in-law Thomas in New York. She helped raise her two grandchildren Thomas Scott and Crystal Marie.
Having Ines in their life has been the most amazing experience and greatest gift; with her constant words of wisdom; her witty remarks and jokes, that would have you crying of laugher; her complainants about Mr. Weather and wanted to go to PR, as well as food always being escriquillao; She would always remind you of all she accomplished in life with only having two years of schooling. She was incredibly smart, an amazing cook, she loved to sing and dance.
Today we honor, respect and remember a wonderful woman who touched and enriched so many lives in many different ways.
She is survived by her beloved daughter Maria Osborne (Tesoro) and her husband Thomas; loving grandson, Thomas Scott Osborne; adoring granddaughter, Crystal Corso and her husband Jason; her caring sister Julia Lopez; Charles Osborne and Rosalind Osborne. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Special thanks to everyone who provided invaluable care to Ines for many years. Alicia Rivera and Ji-Hyun Cu Buchanan (Joann), you will forever be a part of the family.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 from 4PM to 8PM at the David T. Ferguson Funeral Home, 20 North St., Washingtonville, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 am on Thursday, August 8th at St. Mary’s Church also in Washingtonville. Private Cremation Services will follow.
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