Born to Eternal Life and Found Peace on Wednesday, May 4th 2022 at the age of 81. Loving mother to Gene (Maritza) Santiago Camarillo and Diane (Brian Jeffrey) Camarillo Wojnowski. Proud grandmother to Vanessa Rose Camarillo, Geoff Nickels Camarillo, Emily Wojnowski, and Thomas George Wojnowski. Step grandparent to Alex Campos and Helio Campos. Sister to Gloria Ester Santiago Vega, the late Luis Antonio Santiago, Iris Gladys Santiago Freytes, James Santiago, Ginet Wolters, Angel Santiago, Alba Santiago and Jamie Santiago. Sister-in-law to Pablo Vega, the late Paulita Santiago, the late Ramon Luis Freytes, the late Luz Santiago, Scott Wolters, Debbie Santiago and Tami Santiago. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives and many dear friends.
Preceded in death by her parents Amador Santiago and Aurora Carrion Santiago and many other family and friends.
In Blanca's fifty plus years of employment she worked in the Brewery industry as a quality control inspector, in MPS as an office assistant and in the food service industry as a food steward. Blanca enjoyed traveling with her family, going to the casinos and listening to 50's and 60's music especially Elvis. She also enjoyed dancing and gardening. Blanca was a loyal Green Bay Packer fan and a dog lover.
Blanca's family would like to extend a special thanks to hospice nurse, Terri Frank and the rest of the staff at Aurora Family Hospice for their compassionate care. The family would also like to extend special thanks to Blanca's primary caregiver, Colene Zibolski, the house manager, Tiara; and the rest of the caring staff at Blakewood House. You all made her feel safe and secure and gave her family peace of mind when they could not be with Blanca.
In keeping with Blanca's wishes private services were held. Blanca would want you to think about her for a moment, save your tears, and live life to the fullest. Remember her the way she was; celebrating and enjoying life when you can. And never stop dancing.