With solemn reverence, we commemorate Carmen Lydia Santiago (Colonie, New York), whose life came to an end on November 14, 2024 at the age of 90, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Felipe Santiago; her stepdaughter Lucy Santiago; her great grandchildren, Damien and Gavin Jr.; her siblings, Margarita, Estelyn, Raquel, Emma, Junior and Raul; and her parents, Pedro Vasquez and Maria Crespo.
She is survived by: her sister Genoveva; her grandchildren, Luz Santiago, Rafael Jr. (Nydia), Alberto (Jessica), Alvin (Amber), Felipe Jr. Santiago, Priscilla, Manuel, Gavin, Sarah, Ulysses, Wanda Santiago, Melinda, Daniel (Jessica), Marilyn Del Valle (Eddie), Clarissa, Alyscia, Miguel Santiago and Leilani; her stepdaughter Evelyn Santiago; her grandchildren, Keyla and Kevin; her great grandchildren, Esmeralda, Albertito, William, Joel, Jaer, Mateo, Moe Jr., Mason, Jael, Meilani, Christina, Julian, Jovani, Isabella, Ashley, Bella and Jacob; her great great grandchild Jaycion; her nieces, Diani, Miriam and Jessica; her great-nephew Robert; her great-niece Myra Schmidt; her grandchild Victorya (Keny Cottman); her daughters-in-law, Carmen DeJesus (Tita) and Mary-Anne Santiago; and her grandson Osvaldo.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 21st 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the New Comer Cremations & Funerals (343 New Karner Rd, Colonie, NY 12205). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 21st 2024 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the same location.
She fought a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease and congestive heart failure, but she coped resiliently and never lost her sense of humor.