Santiago Huerta, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 07, 2021, in his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be on Friday April 16 from 06:00pm-08:00pm at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco, with a Memorial Service on Saturday, April 17 at 10:00am, at the funeral home.
Santiago was born on July 25, 1938 in Otto, Texas. He had six children.
He was preceded in death by his father George Huerta, mother Julia Huerta, brothers, John, Augustine, Rayes, George Huerta, sisters, San Juanita Tillman and Janie Campos.
Santiago is survived by his children Rebecca Huerta Perez, Jimmy Jr. Huerta, Chris Huerta, Liz Huerta Brown, David Huerta, and Andy Huerta; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Susie Suarez, Pat Valdez and Felipa Ybarra.
He loved flowers and planting a garden every year. He will forever be remembered for his kind heart and longtime relationships with many friends.