Elena Santiesteban's Obituary
Elena Santiesteban, 83, passed away on July 23, 2019 in Hialeah, Florida surrounded by her loving family. Elena was born on September 1, 1935 in Cuba. She always cared for her family and will be missed by allwho loved and knew her. Elena is survived by her daughter; Margarita Stewart and other loving family members. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date and time. A poem that symbolizes her life is: ” Cuando tenga que dejarte por un corto tiempo, por favor no te entristezcas ni derrames lágrimas ni te abraces a tu pena a través de los años; por el contrario empieza de nuevo con valentía y con una sonrisa por mi memoria y en mi nombre vive tu vida y haz todas las cosas igual que antes. No alimentes tu soledad con días vacíos sino llena cada hora de manera útil. Extiende tu mano para confortar y dar ánimo y en cambio yo te confortaré y te tendré cerca de mi; ¡Y nunca, nunca tengas miedo de morir porque yo estaré esperándote en el cielo!”
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