Lela Mae Santarpia Obituary
The world bids farewell to Lela Mae Santarpia (Ottawa, Kansas), departing on December 25, 2024 at the age of 99. Lela Mae leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lela Mae Santarpia to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Areta Mae Nichols (Learnard) and Lee Nichols; her husband Geroge Santarpia; her son-in-law Rex A. Bowling; her sister Bessie Lee Beaman; her brother-in-law Warren Beaman; her sister Elizabeth "Liz" Page; and her brother-in-law Harlan Page.
She is survived by: her children, Craig (Peggy) of Rio Rancho, Mary Beth Bowling of Ottawa and Carol Ann Lantis of Ottawa; her grandchildren, Joshua Santarpia (Danielle), Blaine Bowling, Ryan Bowling (Megan), Paul Lantis (Jessica) and Leigh Ann Lantis-Nyquist; her stepgrandson Daren Hogelin; and her great grandchildren, Chris Santarpia, Emi Gentry (Ryan), George Santarpia, Joe Lantis (Mallori), Lucy Moore, S. Calvin Lantis, Kate Bowling, Emma Bowling, Matt Hogelin and Ashlee Donovan (Luke).
A vigil service was held on Saturday, December 28th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church (426 S Cedar St, Ottawa, KS 66067). A rosary was held on Saturday, December 28th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location. A Mass was held on Saturday, December 28th 2024 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, December 28th 2024 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Highland Cemetery (1050 E 15th St, Ottawa, KS 66067).
The family suggests memorial contributions to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or St. Jude's Children's Hospital c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067.
