Lisa B. Santana, 59, of Vero Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on November 25, 2015 at the VNA Hospice House of Indian River County. She was born on December 22, 1955 in the Manhattan borough of New York, NY.

Lisa moved to Vero Beach, Florida in 1993. She was an educator, and most recently worked in the ESOL program teaching children of all languages the skills needed to achieve competency in the English language. She was passionate about education and took great pride in fostering the same love of learning in her students. Lisa worked miracles in the classroom and in doing so, made a positive impact in the lives of so many children.

An avid reader, you could often find her nose in a book with a hot cup of coffee by her side. She also loved to write and found great inspiration in the writing of poetry. She was a gentle soul with a kind heart and was always willing to lend her ear to anyone in need. She was also a brilliant woman, and had been known to read the encyclopedia cover to cover in her spare time.

She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Luisin Santana; daughter, Briana Smith; son, Elias Santana; grandchild, Helayna Smith; sisters Ruby Miranda and Lucille Martinez; brother, David Santiago; and many cherished nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 12:00, Saturday, December 12, 2015 at St. Helen Catholic Church in Vero Beach.

Online condolences may be made at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.