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Santiago, the father of my handsome partner Israel, died last week. The funeral was in rural Oklahoma on Saturday. The day included tributes (including Israel) in both English and Spanish, Mormons (Santiago was one), Masons (ditto), military honors, and the mingling of one huge family (Israel had six siblings; Santiago, six surviving siblings - and his wife, Librada, as many or more.)

He was always very kind to me and respectful of our relationship - not always a guarantee in this part of the country.