Idalina “Cutin” Anavitate Santos, 69, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on April 21, 2026. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Jesus Manuel Anavitate and Fernanda Santos.

Cutin put her family at the center of her world. She was a dedicated grandmother and great grandmother, whether they were blood or not. She was loving, caring, and always lit up the room with her smile. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures—she loved the color fuchsia, delighted in cooking, and never passed up a good meal of crabs. Her happiest moments were spent surrounded by family, especially her beloved grandchildren, whom she adored and cherished beyond measure. She truly had a heart of gold, and her love, warmth, and presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Cutin is survived by 8 children: Teddy Perez married to Allison, Joel Perez, Denisse Perez married to Samuel, Michell Perez, Luis Medina married to Angie, Christian Anavitate married to Nanishka, Marie Charlotten married to Francisco, and Charlotte Charlotten; 17 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 9 siblings, and a host of beloved relatives and friends.

The family will receive guests from 6 to 8 PM on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Charles F. Snyder III Funeral Home & Crematory, 2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA 17584. The family will receive guests again from 10 to 11 AM on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Iglesia Divino Manantial, 701 N Lime St, Lancaster, PA 17602, with a service to begin at 11 AM. Interment will immediately follow at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions in Cutin’s name to St. Jude children’s Research Hospital.

Idalina, conocida como “Cutin” Anavitate Santos, de 69 años y residente de Lancaster, falleció pacíficamente y rodeada de su familia el 21 de abril de 2026. Nacida en Ponce, Puerto Rico, era hija de los difuntos Jesús Manuel Anavitate y Fernanda Santos.

Cutin situó a su familia en el centro de su mundo. Fue una abuela y bisabuela entregada, sin importar si existía o no un vínculo de sangre. Era cariñosa, atenta y siempre iluminaba la habitación con su sonrisa. Encontraba alegría en los placeres sencillos de la vida: amaba el color fucsia, disfrutaba cocinando y nunca rechazaba una buena comida de cangrejos. Sus momentos más felices los pasaba rodeada de su familia, especialmente de sus amados nietos, a quienes adoraba y atesoraba sin medida. Tenía verdaderamente un corazón de oro, y su amor, su calidez y su presencia serán profundamente extrañados por todos aquellos que la conocieron.

A Cutin le sobreviven 8 hijos: Teddy Perez (casado con Allison), Joel Perez, Denisse Perez (casada con Samuel), Michell Perez, Luis Medina (casado con Angie), Christian Anavitate (casado con Nanishka), Marie Charlotten (casada con Francisco) y Charlotte Charlotten; 17 nietos, 9 bisnietos, 9 hermanos y un gran número de queridos familiares y amigos.

La familia recibirá a los visitantes de 6:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m. el lunes 27 de abril de 2026, en Charles F. Snyder III Funeral Home & Crematory, 2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA 17584. La familia volverá a recibir a los visitantes de 10:00 a. m. a 11:00 a. m. el martes 28 de abril de 2026, en la Iglesia Divino Manantial, 701 N Lime St, Lancaster, PA 17602; el servicio comenzará a las 11:00 a. m. El sepelio se llevará a cabo inmediatamente después en el Cementerio Mellinger Mennonite.

En lugar de flores, por favor consideren realizar contribuciones conmemorativas a nombre de Cutin al St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.