Yolanda Mercedes Casiano Diaz, 28, of Racine, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Sheridan Health & Rehabilitation Center in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

She is survived by her mother, Margarita Diaz Cartagena, and her father, Luis Casiano; her maternal grandmother, Yolanda Cartagena, and paternal grandmother, Mercedes Colon; her brothers, Juan Casiano Diaz (Jordan Selby), Jose Casiano Diaz (Samantha Rocio), Jesus Casiano Diaz (Ashley Ortiz), and Marc Anthony Casiano Diaz; as well as several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandmother, Isabel Cartegena; her maternal grandfather, Guillermo Diaz-Rosado, and paternal grandfather, Ambrosio Casiano.

Yolanda cherished her role as an aunt and was deeply family-oriented. She loved spending time with family and friends and was known for being caring, empathetic, and a good listener. She often put others before herself. She enjoyed arts and crafts, loved Disney, and enjoyed styling hair and makeup. She was proud of her Puerto Rican heritage.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Strouf Funeral Home from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., with funeral services following at 2:00 p.m.