Patricia Lee Behrends Santana-White

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Lee Santana-White, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, who left this world peacefully on January 23, 2026, at the age of 79. Born in Peoria, Illinois, on August 16, 1946, Patricia was a shining light in the lives of those who knew her.

After Northrop closed its El Segundo offices around 2000, Patti, embraced her calling fully as a caregiver-first for her husband James, then for countless others. She approached each person with tenderness and compassion, making them feel like the most important soul in the world during her time with them. In those acts of quiet service, she embodied the command in Galatians 5:13 to "serve one another humbly in love," and in Matthew 22:39, to "love your neighbor as yourself." Her caregiving wasn't just a job; it was ministry, a beautiful fulfillment of loving others as Christ loves us.

She leaves behind her cherished sons, Stanley & Mark Santana and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom were the joy of her life.. Patricia's nurturing spirit and loving nature will be profoundly missed by her family and all who had the privilege of knowing her. She is now at home with her Lord and Savior, reunited with her beloved parents, Loren and Mildred Blunk; her devoted husband, James White; and her stepson, Johnny White.

A graveside service to honor and celebrate Patricia's life will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Memorial Park, located at 11500 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92505. Family and friends are warmly invited to gather in remembrance of Patricia, to share their stories and reflect on the indelible mark she left on our hearts.

In this time of sorrow, let us come together to celebrate a beautiful life that touched so many. May Patricia's spirit continue to shine bright in our memories.