Maia Marissa Santiago, age 42, of Englewood, Colorado died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 3, 2024.
She was born on May 13, 1981 at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado. She attended elementary, middle and high school in Albuquerque, NM before relocating to Denver. She worked a number of administrative jobs in Denver, most recently Samaritan House Homeless Shelter.
Maia was a quiet, patient and selfless person who would always lend an ear to anyone that needed to talk. She loved to laugh and had a great sense of humor (she had a sarcastic streak!). She loved her children and family deeply. Over the last few months, Maia was experimenting with baking and cake decorating and always loved getting her nails done (especially by Rylyn).
She is survived by her children Madalyn Zamora (age 19), Xavier Zamora (age 17), Isaiah Zamora (age 14) and Noah Santiago (age 11), her mother, Lucy Santiago, her siblings: Lisa (Jason) Leonard, Stephen (Amanda) Santiago, and Che J. Santiago, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents Octavio and Dora Santiago, Uncle Billy Santiago, Isabella and Gabriella Santiago.
A private family viewing will be held at Newcomer Funeral Home in Lakewood on Friday, May 17th at 10 am with a public viewing from 11am to 12pm. A Rosary service will be led by Deacon Don Schaefer at 12:30 pm.
Private family burial will occur at a later date.
Donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association.