Hector Manuel Santiago

Hector Manuel Santiago, 65, was born in New York City. He was called home by his Lord and Savior on May 1, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 2 pm. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Hector loved working and started at a young age at his grandfathers family owned business, El Tropical Restaurante. He enjoyed martial arts and was a huge fan of Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris, and enjoyed watching all of their shows and movies. Hector had a passion for dancing, salsa, breakdancing, and disco. He even was known to dress like John Travolta from time to time, imitating him from the movie Saturday Night Fever. He also enjoyed riding bikes and showing off his pop wheelie skills.

He loved attending family gatherings and especially loved Christmas and Thanksgiving. Playing dominoes, handball, basketball, and other sports were also hobbies of Hector's. He always loved to swim and jump in the oceans and lakes, saying, "I'm baptized and saved in the name of JESUS."

Hector also thoroughly enjoyed food, especially authentic Puerto Rican food, and always had to have his Pepsi Cola to drink.

Even though Hector had no children of his own, he treated and loved all children as his own. He lived a happy life until he was hospitalized for the last 2 months. He fought many battles and endured a lot of suffering. Hector became a fighter, a mighty warrior, and every time his sisters visited him, he still gave a smile and many high fives.

With God's power, he has no more sorrow and no more pain. He is healed in JESUS' name. He is with the woman he loved the most, his Mama Anna, in God's Glorious Kingdom.

Hector, we all love you immensely and will miss ALL of you. Your beautiful memories will always be engraved in our hearts. Hector wouldn't want us to cry anymore, but rejoice! He is finally home, sweet home, where he belongs.