Mrs. Maria Teresa Santaella, 80, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. Maria was born on June 9, 1935 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico to parents Jose Santaella and Catalina Burgos.
"Warrior of the Earth
And a mother to many
She is an angel
Blessing all that love her too
Her strength
Was measured by the size of her heart
She was powerful and dangerous
But kind and compassionate
Always pure with her intentions
God blessing her with each step she makes
Because her faith is so strong
Along with her love for her family
She is now the sun, the moon, and the stars
Shining always.
She is now the wind and the air
Everywhere
You will always see her watching over you
You will always feel her around you
Never think of her as gone
Because like a warrior, she is with you
Every time the sun rises."
-Gabriela Rodriguez