Maria Magdalena Caban Rios

The Obituary of Maria Magdalena Caban Rios

Born in Lares, Puerto Rico, Maria Magdalena Caban Rios affectionally known to those

who were close to her as “Elena”, went home to join her beloved Husband, Aquidemio

“Colorao” Santiago in The Kingdom of Our Lord on December 23 rd , 2022. She was predeceased

by her son, Luis “Cano” Galarza and survived by her daughter Nydia Luz “Lucy” Rivera, her

grandchildren Brenda, Rosemary, and Miguel Rivera, as well as her four great grandchildren

Christian, Gianna, Elyse, and Jackson. Her unconditional love, boundless wit, tireless work ethic,

creativity, and strength of character, were blessings to her descendants who were privileged to

cherish her in this life as in the next. Our beloved “Abuelita” will be remembered with deep

love and fondness in our hearts now and forever.

Private funeral services are under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home 331 Cleveland Avenue Harrison, NJ 07029.

If you would like to send a condolence message to her family, please visit www.mulliganfh.com.

El Obituario de María Magdalena Caban Rios

Nacida en Lares, Puerto Rico, María Magdalena Caban Rios, conocida cariñosamente por

quienes estaban cerca de ella como “Elena”, se fue a casa para unirse a su amado Esposo,

Aquidemio “Colorao” Santiago en El Reino de Nuestro Señor el 23 de Diciembre de 2022. Su

hijo Luis “Cano” Galarza le antecedió en la muerte y le sobreviven su hija Nydia Luz “Lucy”

Rivera, sus nietos Brenda, Rosemary y Miguel Rivera, así como sus cuatro bisnietos Christian,

Gianna, Elyse y Jackson. Su amor incondicional, ingenio ilimitado, ética de trabajo incansable,

creatividad y fuerza de carácter fueron bendiciones para sus descendientes, quienes tuvieron el

privilegio de apreciarla en esta vida como en la siguiente. Nuestra amada “Abuelita” será

recordada con profundo amor y cariño en nuestros corazones ahora y siempre.

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