Santiago R. Herrera, 91, of Big Spring, died Friday, May 20, 2016 in a local Veterans Home. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish in Big Spring.Graveside services with full Military Honors will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene.A Vigil will be held at 7:00 PM Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel.Santiago was born May 1, 1925 in Big Spring, Texas.He was a Sargent in the United States Army during World War II and was a Prisoner of War twice during that time, escaping the first time and being captured a second time Christmas Eve of 1944 and being release at the end of the War November 25, 1945.He worked for the Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Big Spring for 37 years, retiring as an electrical technian. He also loved his family and playing the guitar.Santiago is survived by four daughters, Maggie Hart and husband, Mil of Greeley, CO, Mercy Jimenez and husband, Jesus of Scurry, Texas, Maria Rivas of Big Spring, and Mary Ann Catlin of Ohio; two sons, Emilio Herrera of Big Spring, and Adolpho Herrera and wife, Mary of Roscoe; 20 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren, and eight great, great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Lenor (Rodriquez) Herrera; two daughters, Lupe Hernandez and Virginia Herrera; one son, Gilbert Herrera; three sisters, and two brothers,Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com ,
