LACONIA- Rhianna Marie Santiago, 22, died on Saturday October 21,2017 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
Born June 15, 1995 in Laconia, the daughter of Juan Santiago and Stacey Butman, Rhianna resided in Laconia most of her life, graduating from Laconia High School. She worked for Shaw’s Supermarket in the bakery and produce department. She loved to travel New England with life partner Darren Cartier. Rhianna was unique, loved to draw, sing, dance, enjoyed watching the sun rise and was fascinated by nature.
She is survived by her mother, Stacey Butman of Laconia, father Juan Santiago of Maine, her life partner Darren Cartier of Laconia, her daughter Rosalie Christine-Lorraine Cartier, maternal grandparents Lisa (Desautelle) Rojek of Center Barnstead, Michael Butman of Chillicothe, Ohio, Bettie Collins of Laconia, five siblings, aunty Katherine, uncle Keith Treadwell, cousins Ryan Treadwell, Derrick Perkins and several others.
Calling hours will be held from 12 Noon to 3 PM on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia using the carriage house entrance.
A celebration of life will follow at 4PM on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the Lodge of the Laconia Elks #876, 17 Sugarbush Lane in Gilford.
For those who wish , memorial contributions for her daughter, Rosalie, can be made online at https://www.gofundme.com/88hsb-help-raise-money-for-a-friend.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements