Maria Christina (Tina) Santillanes

Maria C. Santillanes 71, passed away on Wednesday, June 19th 2024 at her home in Lemitar, NM.  She was born on October 8th, 1952, to Justiniano & Virgie (Taylor) Santillanes in Lemitar, New Mexico. She is preceded in death by her parents Justiniano and Virgie (Taylor) Santillanes, brother Stephen Santillanes and nephew Richard J. Griego. She is survived by her sister Lucy Griego and brother in-law Richard Griego of Lemitar, niece Valerie Griego, nephew Stephen Griego, great nieces Adrianna Griego and Maddie Santillanes, great nephew Elijah Griego, great great niece Alianna Chavez and great great nephew Alisandro Chavez, aunt Grace and Uncle Sunny Alvarado. Rosary and funeral Friday June 28, 2024, at La Sagrada Familia Church in Lemitar. Rosary at 9:30am and Mass at 10:00am. Burial will be at La Sagrada Familia Cemetery in Lemitar. 

Pallbearers: Jerry Griego, Elijah Griego, Carlos Savedra, Lawrence Romero, Issac Baca, Eddie Padilla, Kenneth Chavez, Rick Rodriguez

Honorary Pallbearers: Steve Griego, Sonny Alvarado, Michael Morris, Maurice Andrew, Gilbert Romero, Bobby Romero, Art Tafoya, Wes Maulden, Wayne Flores, Maddie Santillanes, Alex Chavez, Alisandro Chavez.