Cristina Santiago formerly of Brighton, MA and beloved wife of the late Esmeraldo Santiago. Devoted mother to Iris Santiago, Margarita Santiago, Maria Perreault, Madeline Soto, Geraldo Santiago, Delma Santiago and Aracelye Avery. Sister of Andres Hernandez and Elsa Alvarado. Loving grandmother of 19 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild, as well as many nieces and nephews. Viewing will be held on Wednesday March 23, 2011 @ Defenders of the Faith, 10 East Cottage Street, Dorchester, MA 02125. Immediate family viewing from 2:00-4:00pm, extended family viewing from 4:30-6:00pm and public viewing and service from 7:30-10:00pm. The funeral service will continue on Thursday, March 24, 2011 from 10:00am-12:00pm and burial will take place immediately after the final service at St. Michael Cemetery, Roslindale, MA 02131.