Family bids Anthony Santana farewell
His death comes after his aggrieved family sought answers from the Department of Health for his alleged maltreatment at the hospital.
WELL-KNOWN Bluff resident Anthony de Ranja Santana passed away on Saturday, 20 March at Wentworth Hospital at the age of 71.
His death comes after his aggrieved family sought answers from the Department of Health for his alleged maltreatment at the hospital.
He was rushed to the hospital for severe dehydration after he had not been able to eat or drink anything for two weeks. Details of which were well documented in the SUN.
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His memorial service was on Saturday, 27 March at the Boxing Academy on the Bluff where he coached and guided many youngsters at the academy.
He was a pillar in the community by helping troubled teenagers, distributing food parcels, and always being the first person to volunteer his time to the community in helping others, especially during hard lockdown.
Anthony’s father came across the oceans from Brazil to South Africa in 1910. Born to Thuenetha and José, he was their youngest son with three siblings, a brother and two sisters.
He married his wife, Mary, in 1974 and lived, loved, and laughed for 47 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his three children, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was guided in life by Apache Blessing’s quote, “May the sun bring you new energy by day. May the moon softly restore you by night. May the rain wash away your worries. “May the breeze blow new strength into your being. May you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life.”
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