Maricela Santana

Maricela "Mari" Santana (Cantu), 41, of North Webster died December 11, 2010 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born September 8, 1969 in Laredo, Texas to Jesus and Elida (Teneyuque) Hernandez, who survive her. Mari married Jose Santana on July 7, 2007, he survives.

Formerly of Milford, Mari moved with her husband to North Webster. She loved to cook and enjoyed finding new recipes and trying them out. Her family always came first and she enjoyed spending time with friends. She attended Word of Truth Ministries in Milford.

Mari is survived by he Parents, her husband Jose of 3 years, two daughters, Brittany Michelle Santana, Bremen and Arianna Isabelle Santana, North Webster and one son, Brandon Nicholas Santana, Bremen. Also surviving are two brothers, Jesus (Maria) Cantu, Kentucky, Javier (Marie) Cantu, Milford and four sisters, Rita Crisswell, Lorena Hernandez, Sara Hernandez, Tara Carillo, all of Milford.

Services will be 10 AM, Thursday December 16, 2010 at Mishler Funeral Home, Milford. Pastor Mike Kelley will officiate the service. Burial will follow in Milford cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 15, 2010 from 3-7 PM at Mishler Funeral Home.

Memorial Contributions may be given to the Family.