Elijah T. Santiago's Obituary
Elijah Santiago of Fort Myers, Florida passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 15, 2016 after some recent health challenges in Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital of St. Petersburg, Florida. Elijah was 6 years old. He was born October 23, 2009 in Fort Myers, Florida the handsome son of Tobin Santiago and Jirelisse Bonilla. He is preceded in death by his sister, Faith Santiago (2011). Elijah is survived by his mother, Jirelisse Bonilla and stepfather, Emmanuel Pagan; his father, Tobin Santiago; his brother, Christ Santiago and his sister, Armani Pagan. He is also survived by his grandmother, Lissette Cuevas (Alex Johnson) and paternal grandparetns, Gloria Cuevas and Raul Salcedo. Elijah was the loving nephew of Liz Bonilla, Max Bonilla (Daly Santiago), George Bonilla and Jeinsen Cuevas. He also leaves his great aunts, Leon Jimenez, Rosa Guzman (Hiram Guzman) Lydia Cuevas; his great uncle, Luis Cuevas and his great cousin, Destiny Cuevas. Elijah is also survived by his pastor, Moise Garot. A visitation for Elijah will be held from 6pm until 630pm followed by funeral ceremonies at 630pm Friday, July 22, 2016 at the Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal Movimiento Internacional 1091 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, 33905. He will be laid to rest in the Good Shepherd North section of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery 1589 Colonial Boulevard Fort Myers, Florida 33907. Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences and memories may be shared on Elijah’s tribute page at www.fortmyersmemorial.com
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