Dorothy G. Santoyo

Dorothy Santoyo of Chicago, IL passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 31, 2021. On May 17, 1940, Dorothy was born in Franklin Park, IL, a cherished daughter of the late Eufemio and Rafaela (nee Garcia) Santoyo. Growing up Catholic, she shared her childhood with eight surviving brothers and two surviving sisters. At age 3½, the family relocated to where Dorothy spent the rest of her life. Although remaining unmarried, Dorothy thoroughly enjoyed a full family life in innumerable get-togethers with family and friends. She also enjoyed a career in business accounting with a handful of Chicago companies; with the most rewarding in downtown Chicago. The latter provided her with financial means to travel abroad in her earlier years.
After the early deaths of our parents, Dorothy took on additional family duties and responsibilities in helping with daily household life. Moreover, for decades she provided a venue for an annual traditional just-drop-in, old fashion Christmas Day family get-together at her home. Moreover, she was so an avid lady of Bingo that her family nickname was Aunty Bingo.
Dorothy’s surviving siblings include: Fred, Pete (Eloise), Florentino II (Marylou), Annette Vargas, Jesse (Sally), Adolph (late Eleanor), Trino; along with numerous loving nephews, nieces, great nephews and nieces; and great-great nephews and nieces. Preceding Dorothy in death are parents Eufemio and Rafaela Santoyo; brothers Florentino I, Guadalupe and John; and sisters Tomasita and Lucille.