Wilfredo Santana
October 29, 1965 — March 8, 2010
Wilfredo Santana 44 of New Bedford, died on Monday March 8, 2010 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was the husband of Benigna "Bennie" Mendoza of New Bedford and son of Maria Cristina Sierra of Puerto Rico and the late Pedro Santana. He died at Boston Medical Center. He was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. Mr. Santana was employed as a laborer in the construction industry. Survivors include his wife; his mother; his children Shaira Nieves, Shira Nieves, Wendy Santana, Maria Santana, Jonathan Santana and Joel Santana; his brothers Pedro Santana, Jose Luis Santana, Eddie Santana, William Santana; his sister Luz Enid Santana; his grandchildren Niyah Sousa, Miyah Sousa, Messiah Adrian Nieves, Eric Javier Rodriguez, Tainairysse Rodriguez, Yarielisse Rodriguez, Kendriel Santana and Angel Alexis Rivera; also several nieces and nephews. His visitation will be Friday 4-8:30pm. Burial will be in Puerto Rico