Michael Seifert Santos

WAKE FOREST- Michael Seifert Santos, 37, of Sleepy Hollow Road, died Saturday, July 12, 2025 at his home. Born January 2, 1988 in Guilford County, he was the son of Laura Seifert Gabel of Oxford and Juan Santos. He was the oldest grandchild of Donald and Betsy Seifert of Henderson. Family and friends will gather on Friday, July 25 at 3 p.m. in the chapel of J.M. White Funeral Home to remember him and celebrate his life. In addition to his mother and her husband, Sandy Gabel, Michael is survived by his wife, Kourtney Smith Santos of the home; step-children Elisha McGarr, Avery McGarr, Julian King and Naomi King; and his brother, Jon Santos, of Austin, TX. He is also survived by his uncles and aunts, Clem and Donna Seifert of Wilmington, Brent and Jennifer Seifert of Salisbury and Sam and Amine Seifert of Henderson; his cousins, Becker Seifert (Ryann), Guy Seifert, Avery Snoddy, Lucas Snoddy, Sarah Seifert, Mary Land (Robert), Rachel Seifert, Kate Seifert and Walt Seifert. In addition to his brother, he is survived by numerous aunts and uncles in Texas, as well as his niece Joanna Santos and nephews Jon Santos and Justin Santos. He was preceded in death by his father in 2008 and his sister, Linda, in 2024. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Michael’s memory to Rocky’s Bridge, Inc. or to a charity of your choice.