Carlos Humberto Santana

With heavy hearts and profound love, we announce the peaceful passing of Carlos Humberto Santana on October 7, 2025, at the age of 82.
He was born in Atahualpa Ambato, Ecuador, on August 26, 1943. A loving son of the late Pedro P. Santana and Elena E. Velastegui. He also leaves behind his cherished siblings, Elvia Barreto, Aida M. Mayorga de Pin, Chela A. Mayorga and Yolanda Mayorga.
Carlos lived a life marked by hard work, humility, and devotion to family. A proud Ecuadorian and devoted Christian, he spent 40 years building a new life in the United States, making Belleville his home for over 13 of those years. He dedicated much of his life to his craft as window installer and glass, taking pride in every piece of work he created. He was known not only for his skilled hands but for his honest spirit, gentle heart, and the quiet strength with which he faced life's challenges.
He was a devoted husband to Gloria L. Santana, his lifelong companion and source of joy. Together, they raised a beautiful family built on love, respect, and faith. Carlos leaves behind his beloved children --Gloria A. Kais, her husband Nabil, Elvia M. Solorzano, her husband Jose W., Carmen E. Santana-Coto, her husband Jose A, Pedro Santana and Carlos H. Santana Jr., who will forever cherish his wisdom and example.
His greatest pride and happiness came from his grandchildren: Karen, Kaitlyn, Kayla, Wilberto, Sheyla, and Maddison, each one a light in his life and a reminder of his enduring legacy.
Carlos will be remembered as a man of faith, patience, and love -- a husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose presence brought warmth and comfort to all who knew him. His memory will continue to inspire those he leaves behind to live with kindness, humility, and faith.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 13,2025, 5:00 P.M to 9:00 P.M at Zuasola Funeral Homes, 101 Union Ave. Belleville, NJ 07109.
Final Viewing will be on Tuesday, October 14,2025, 9:00 A.M to 10:00 A.M at Zuasola Funeral Homes, 101 Union Ave. Belleville, NJ 07109.
Entombment will takes place at Glendale Cemetery, 28 Hoover Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 11:00 A.M.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request that donations be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research https://share.google/ociWuDmAH5xLD9xp5

Con gran pesar y profundo amor, anunciamos el fallecimiento en paz de Carlos Humberto Santana el 7 de octubre de 2025, a la edad de 82 anos.
Nacio en Atahualpa, Ambato, Ecuador, el 26 de agosto de 1943. Fue un hijo amoroso de los ya fallecidos Pedro P. Santana y Elena E. Velastegui. Tambien deja con carino a sus queridas hermanas: Elvia Barreto, Aida M. Mayorga de Pin, Chela A. Mayorga y Yolanda Mayorga.
Carlos vivio una vida marcada por el trabajo duro, la humildad y una profunda devocion a su familia. Orgulloso ecuatoriano y cristiano devoto, paso 40 anos construyendo una nueva vida en los Estados Unidos, haciendo de Belleville su hogar durante mas de 13 anos. Dedico gran parte de su vida a su oficio como instalador de ventanas y vidrios, y se enorgullecia de cada trabajo que realizaba. Se le conocia no solo por la habilidad de sus manos, sino tambien por su espiritu honesto, su corazon amable y la fortaleza silenciosa con la que enfrentaba los desafios de la vida.
Fue un esposo dedicado a Gloria L. Santana, su companera de vida y fuente de alegria. Juntos formaron una hermosa familia basada en el amor, el respeto y la fe. Carlos deja a sus amados hijos --Gloria A. Kais (junto a su esposo Nabil), Elvia M. Solorzano (junto a su esposo Jose W.), Carmen E. Santana-Coto (junto a su esposo Jose A.), Pedro Santana y Carlos H. Santana Jr.-- quienes atesoraran por siempre su sabiduria y ejemplo.
Su mayor orgullo y felicidad fueron sus nietos: Karen, Kaitlyn, Kayla, Wilberto, Sheyla y Maddison, cada uno una luz en su vida y un recordatorio de su legado eterno.
Carlos sera recordado como un hombre de fe, paciencia y amor -- un esposo, padre, abuelo, hermano y amigo cuya presencia brindaba calidez y consuelo a todos los que lo conocieron. Su memoria continuara inspirando a quienes deja atras a vivir con bondad, humildad y fe.
La velacion se llevara a cabo el lunes 13 de octubre de 2025, de 5:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m., en Zuasola Funeral Homes, 101 Union Ave., Belleville, NJ 07109.
La ultima vista sera el martes 14 de octubre de 2025, de 9:00 a.m. a 10:00 a.m., en Zuasola Funeral Homes, 101 Union Ave., Belleville, NJ 07109.
El entierro se realizara en Glendale Cemetery, 28 Hoover Ave., Bloomfield, NJ 07003, el martes 14 de octubre de 2025, a las 11:00 a.m.
En lugar de flores, la familia agradece amablemente que se realicen donaciones a The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research: https://share.google/ociWuDmAH5xLD9xp5