Romona Elva Santiago

Elva Santiago of Bristol Boro passed away peacefully on March 14, 2020 at St. Mary Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.  She was 74.  Born and raised in Utuado Puerto Rico, she has been a resident of Bristol Boro for over 50 years.  Elva was known for her cooking and her generosity to others, but most of all she will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband Federico Santiago of 35 years, her parents Telesforo and Clotilde Molina and several of her sisters.  Elva will be greatly missed by her loving children Lou Velez and his wife Connie, Raymond Velez (Evelyn), Elba “Lily” Torres (Mike) and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She will also be greatly missed by her sister Nelly Gonzalez (Jose) and her brothers Jorge Molina (Anna) and Sergio Molina.  In light of current circumstances services have been postponed.  Interment will be held privately at St Mark Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Operation Smile 3641 Faculty Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 23453.