Beau Chene High School Junior Santiago Solis-Nava, 17, Has Passed Away — Community Asked to Pray for His Family

ARNAUDVILLE, La. - A high school student in Arnaudville died on Thursday, September 24, 2026, according to school officials. Santiago Solis-Nava, 17, a junior at Beau Chene High School, passed away at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.

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Beau Chene High School's Statement on the Loss of Santiago

The school took to social media to make the announcement and asked for the community to continue to pray for Santiago's family and friends who are mourning the loss of such a great young man.

"Our Beau Chene family is heartbroken by the loss of Santiago Solis-Nava. We will carry his memory with us and surround his family, friends, teammates, and classmates with love in the days ahead.

Please keep Santiago's family in your thoughts and prayers."

How the Community Is Honoring Santi — Green, #FOREVER56, and #SANTISTRONG

Students at Beau Chene were encouraged to wear green on Friday, September 25, at school and at the homecoming game to support Santiago. They are using the following hashtags: #FOREVER56 and #SANTISTRONG.

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Funeral Information for Santiago Solis-Nava

According to his obituary, Santiago, or Santi as he was affectionately known, was a member of the Gators football team, where he was a part of the graduating Class of 2028. He was remembered as a young man with an extraordinary personality whose presence could light up a room.

He is survived by his parents and two sisters. His funeral will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Leonville. Read his obituary and service information here.