Santa

Marquez

Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours for Santa Marquez, on Wednesday, April 3rd from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea, her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Thursday, April 4th at 9:00 A.M. Immediately followed by a Funeral Service in San Lucas Episcopal Church, 205 Washington Ave., Chelsea at 10:00 A.M.  Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

Santa passed away unexpectedly on Saturday March 30th In the peaceful surroundings of her home with her family at her side. She was 80 years of age.

Born and raised in Arroyo, Puerto Rico,  she was the beloved daughter of  the late Juan Marquez and Rosa DeJesus.

As a young lady Santa lived briefly in New York and Chicago before settling in Chelsea where she has resided for the past 49 years.

She was passionately devoted to home and family, and raised her family of three daughters and two sons.  Santa also worked outside of her home as a material sorter for Beacon Wiper in Chelsea

In addition to her parents Santa was also predeceased by a son, a grandson, and four of her siblings.

She was the devoted mother of Olga Gomez, Betsy Gomez, Rafael Gomez, Mirella Marquez, and the late Walter Bones.  She was the cherished grandmother; "Mama" of Emmanuel, Juan, Rosaly, Emily, Elaine, Giselle, Gianni, Deveney and the late Jonathan. Adored great grandmother of Leilani, Bella, Ezekial, Jayleen, Nevaeh, Marcel, Elianni and Nino.  And dear sister of Lioney, Ilia, and Eddie.  She is also survived by many extended family members and friends.