Justin Ryan Santos, 18, of Scottsbluff passed away as the result of injuries he sustained in a one vehicle accident in Banner County. A public viewing will be held for Justin Santos from 4 to 8 pm on Thursday January the 21, 2021 at Dugan Kramer in Scottsbluff. Cremation will follow the visitation. On Saturday, January 23rd, at 10 am his celebration of life will be at Central Church of Christ in Gering with Pastor Lyle Hinebauch and Pastor Charles Gwynn officiating. The service will be livestreamed at the Central Church of Christ facebook page and posted on youtube on Sunday at the Central Church of Christ Gering NE channel. Online condolences may be left at www.dugankramer.com
He was very proud of his origin, heritage and their cultures. He was born in Hong Kong on August 9th, 2002 to Ryan & Grace Santos. His family immigrated to Gering, Nebraska in 2004. He went to Gering public schools through 6th grade. Then graduated high school from his homeschool in 2020. He finished one semester at Frontier School of Bible in Lagrange WY.
He worked the last 2 summers at Camp Rock. He absolutely loved the ministry there and all the children. His heart was with people.
He was aiming to move on in life pursing his interest in music and spending more time with his friends and people he truly cared about. His last day was spent with friends enjoying their company and favorite foods, leche flan & sushi.
He was preceded in death by his grandpa Kenneth Smyth, missionary in Hong Kong.
Survivors include his parents Ryan & Grace (Smyth) Santos; siblings Natalie, Nathan, Jorian, Nadia & Jave; Grandma Linda (Gudahl) Smyth of Hong Kong and Grandma Maria Santos Ching, of the Philippines; and many aunts, uncles & cousins.
He loved his family & friends beyond explanation. A life lost too soon. Our hearts break at his earthly death & heaven rejoices at their gain.
