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Ana Lorenza Santiago Vargas

September 5, 1935 — January 1, 2026

Salem

SALEM - Mrs. Ana Lorenza Santiago Vargas, 90, of Salem, and the loving wife of the late Rafael Antonio Gonzalez Perez, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1st, 2026, in her home, surrounded by her family.

Born in Moca, Dominican Republic, Ana was the daughter of the late Pedro Santiago and Ana Vargas. She was raised and educated in the Dominican Republic, where she spent much of her youth working as a music teacher.

Music was everything to Ana, a gift she shared freely with everyone as a form of healing. Throughout the Salem community and at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, many found comfort through Ana’s musical talents, her calm and patient demeanor, and her strong faith. A longtime resident of the City of Salem, Ana dedicated her life to her faith and her family. She was always the first to volunteer, especially when it came to her church home, and was a constant source of support for anyone in need.

Ana lived a beautiful life for 90 years and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her children: Lourdes, Jose, Ana (Nany), Evelyn, Claritza, Nelson, Libertad, Atenas (Clara), Denisse, and Douglas; as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, siblings, nieces, son and daughter in laws and nephews. Ana was predeceased by her beloved husband, Rafael, and her eldest son, Pedro Ramon.

May our beloved Ana rest in peace. We love you very much. Forever in our hearts.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to Ana’s funeral which will be held from O’Donnell Cremations – Funerals – Celebrations, 84 Washington Sq., (at Salem Common) SALEM on Tuesday, January 6th at 9:30 followed by her funeral Mass at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 24 St. Peter’s St., Salem at 11 A.M with her burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Monday, January 5th from 5 to 8:30 P.M. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com.

Traducción al español

SALEM - La Sra. Ana Lorenza Santiago Vargas, de 90 años, de Salem, y amada esposa del difunto Rafael Antonio González Pérez, falleció pacíficamente el jueves 1 de enero de 2026 en su hogar, rodeada de su familia.

Nacida en Moca, República Dominicana, Ana era hija del difunto Pedro Santiago y Ana Vargas. Se crió y educó en la República Dominicana, donde pasó gran parte de su juventud trabajando como profesora de música.

La música lo era todo para Ana, un don que compartía libremente con todos como forma de sanación. En toda la comunidad de Salem y en la Iglesia Episcopal de San Pedro, muchos encontraron consuelo gracias al talento musical de Ana, su comportamiento tranquilo y paciente y su gran fe. Residente desde hacía mucho tiempo en la ciudad de Salem, Ana dedicó su vida a su fe y a su familia. Siempre era la primera en ofrecerse como voluntaria, especialmente cuando se trataba de su iglesia, y era una fuente constante de apoyo para cualquiera que lo necesitara.

Ana vivió una hermosa vida durante 90 años y todos los que la conocieron y la quisieron la echarán profundamente de menos.

Le sobreviven sus hijos: Lourdes, José, Ana (Nany), Evelyn, Claritza, Nelson, Libertad, Atenas (Clara), Denisse y Douglas; así como muchos nietos, bisnietos, tataranietos, hermanos, sobrinas, yernos y nueras y sobrinos. Ana fue precedida en la muerte por su amado esposo, Rafael, y su hijo mayor, Pedro Ramón.

Que nuestra querida Ana descanse en paz. Te queremos mucho. Siempre en nuestros corazones.

DISPOSICIONES: Se invita a familiares y amigos al funeral de Ana, que se celebrará en O'Donnell Cremations – Funerals – Celebrations, 84 Washington Sq., (en Salem Common) SALEM, el martes 6 de enero a las 9:30, seguido de su misa fúnebre en la iglesia episcopal de St. Peter, 24 St. Peter's St., Salem, a las 11:00, y su entierro en el cementerio de Greenlawn. El velatorio tendrá lugar en la funeraria el lunes 5 de enero de 5 a 8:30 de la tarde. Para compartir un recuerdo u ofrecer sus condolencias, visite www.odonnellfuneralservice.com.

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Visitation

Monday, January 5, 2026

5:00 - 8:30 pm (Eastern time)

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O'Donnell Cremations - Funerals - Celebrations

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Salem, MA 01970

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Memorial Gathering

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

9:30 - 10:30 am (Eastern time)

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O'Donnell Cremations - Funerals - Celebrations

84 Washington Square
Salem, MA 01970

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Mass

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

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St. Peters Episcopal Church

24 Saint Peter Street
Salem, MA 01970

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Interment

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

12:30 - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

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