Nancy A. Santiago

March 14, 1941 - March 18, 2012

Nancy A. Santiago, age 71, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt, passed away at home in the warmth of loved ones on Sunday, March 18, 2012. Nancy was born on March 14, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan to Esther and Philip Dombrowski. She is survived by her husband Reynaldo Santiago, sons; Leonard Santiago and Christopher Santiago, daughters; Liz Aldridge and Andrea Smith, sister Alice Dombrowski, grandchildren; Joshua Santiago, Dreamie Aldridge, Dijah Smith, Paul Aldrige Jr. , Pharrah Aldridge, Gabriella Aldridge, Miranda Rucker, Bryson Rucker, Isabella Santiago, and nephew Jason Dombrowski. Nancy Dombrowski was married on November 5, 1966 to Reynaldo Santiago in Reno, Nevada. They were married for a breath taking and wonderful forty-six years while raising four children and nine grandchildren. Nancy loved to cook, garden and be a part of her families’ lives. She was a courageous and inspiring woman who was always there with advice and support. She was a Navy wife who supported her family and country with great emotion and love. She enjoyed traveling the world with her husband. Nancy was a loving, caring, determined, active, and entertaining woman who lived life the way she wanted to and no one could tell her different. She is eternally loved by all that knew her and will be missed by everyone that came in contact with her. She has touched and changed the lives of everyone around her and we, the surviving are the lucky ones that were a part of her life. Her memory and strength will never die because she is always in our thoughts and hearts. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Envelopes will be available the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline where friends may begin calling on Saturday, March 24, 2012 from 10:00 A.M. until time of the Vigil Prayer Service at 11:00 A.M. with Fr. David Rosenberg, Celebrant.