With broken hearts and endless love, we share the passing of our precious baby, Santiago Angel Hueramo who entered the world on December 15, 2025 and was called home on January 9, 2026. Every moment he was here was filled with warmth, gentle touches, and hearts completely devoted to him.

Santiago was deeply loved by his parents, Juliya Avila and Johnavon Hueramo, who held him close, whispered love to him, and cherished every second they were blessed to have him. Though his time in their arms was brief, their love for him is boundless and eternal.

He is lovingly survived by his maternal grandparents, Veronica and Mauricio Avila, and his paternal grandparents, Maria Garcia and Aaron Hueramo. He is also cherished by his aunts Janaya (Lucas) Garcia and Janessa (Anthony) Larsen, his uncles Irving (Yuli) Avila, Eli Avila, Anthony, Jayden and Mario Hueramo, his maternal great-grandmother, and many, many cousins who loved him so deeply and will forever hold him in their hearts.

Though Santiago’s life was short, the love he gave and received was profound. He will always be our sweet boy, our angel, our forever love.

Santiago was welcomed into heaven by his great-grandfathers Bernardino Arteaga and Refugio Hueramo, his great-uncle Bernie Arteaga, and his great-aunt Lisa Cavazos.

Public visitation will be 9:00 - 12:00 Sat, Jan 17, 2026 at the Horner-Merritt Funeral Home, 800 Monroe Street, Mendota, IL. Visit www.horner-merritt.com for online guestbook.

Family request that children under 13 kindly do not attend.