Zenaida Almanza Santoyo

Zenaida Almanza Santoyo, 62, of Kankakee, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on October 1, 1963, in Mexico to Enedino Almanza and Teresa Santoyo. In 1979, she married the love of her life, Angel Santoyo, in Mexico, and together they built a beautiful life centered on faith, family, and unconditional love. Zenaida was a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother. She found joy in gardening, caring for her beloved dogs—Pinto, Penny, and Winston—and welcoming family and friends into her home. Her greatest happiness came from spending time with her children and grandchildren, who were the center of her world. She was a faithful parishioner of St. John Paul II Catholic Church for many years. She is survived by her loving husband, Angel Santoyo of Kankakee; her children, Omar (Lili) Santoyo of Kankakee, Fabian (Yadira) Santoyo of Kankakee, Yanet (Arturo) Gaytan of Kankakee, and Zenaida Santoyo of Kankakee; her cherished grandchildren, Isaac Santoyo, Candy Gaytan, Arturo Gaytan Jr., Mariana Santoyo, Emiliano Santoyo, Gabriela Santoyo, Angelly Santoyo, Allison Santoyo, and Mateo Rodriguez; as well as many brothers and sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents, Enedino Almanza and Teresa Santoyo. Zenaida will be remembered for her kind heart, unwavering strength, deep faith, and the unconditional love she gave so freely to her family. Her presence will be deeply missed and forever cherished by all who were blessed to know and love her. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at St. John Paul II Catholic Church – West Campus. Interment will follow at Mound Grove Gardens Cemetery in Kankakee. Memorials may be made in accordance with the family's wishes. Zenaida Almanza Santoyo, de 62 años, de Kankakee, falleció en paz en su hogar el miércoles 22 de julio de 2026, rodeada del amor de su familia. Nació el 1 de octubre de 1963 en México, hija de Enedino Almanza y Teresa Santoyo. El 18 de marzo de 1979 contrajo matrimonio con el amor de su vida, Ángel Santoyo, en México. Juntos construyeron una hermosa vida basada en la fe, la familia y el amor incondicional. Zenaida fue una esposa devota, una madre amorosa y una abuela orgullosa. Disfrutaba cuidar su jardín, consentir a sus queridos perros Pinto, Penny y Winston, y recibir a familiares y amigos en su hogar. Su mayor felicidad era compartir tiempo con sus hijos y nietos, quienes fueron siempre el centro de su vida. Durante muchos años fue una fiel feligresa de la Iglesia Católica San Juan Pablo II. Le sobreviven su amado esposo, Angel Santoyo, de Kankakee; sus hijos, Omar (Lili) Santoyo, Fabian (Yadira) Santoyo, Yanet (Arturo) Gaytan y Zenaida Santoyo, todos de Kankakee; sus adorados nietos, Isaac Santoyo, Candy Gaytan, Arturo Gaytan Jr., Mariana Santoyo, Emiliano Santoyo, Gabriela Santoyo, Angelly Santoyo, Allison Santoyo y Mateo Rodríguez; además de numerosos hermanos y hermanas. Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Enedino Almanza y Teresa Santoyo. Zenaida será recordada por su noble corazón, su fortaleza inquebrantable, su profunda fe y el amor incondicional que brindó a su familia. Su recuerdo vivirá para siempre en el corazón de todos los que tuvieron la dicha de conocerla y amarla. La velación se llevará a cabo de 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. el viernes 31 de julio de 2026 en Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home, en Bourbonnais. La Santa Misa de cuerpo presente se celebrará a las 10:00 a.m. del sábado 1 de agosto de 2026 en la Iglesia Católica San Juan Pablo II – Campus West. Posteriormente, se realizará el sepelio en el cementerio Mound Grove Gardens, en Kankakee. Las muestras de cariño y apoyo podrán hacerse conforme a los deseos de la familia. Please sign her guestbook at www.clancygernon.com.

Zenaida Almanza Santoyo

October 1, 1963 - July 22, 2026