Maria Christina Santillanes 1952- 2024

Maria Christina Santillanes,71 years, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday June 19th, 2024 in Lemitar, N.M. She was born Oct. 8th 1952 to Justiniano & Virgie (Taylor) Santillanes in Lemitar.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Stephen Santillanes & nephew Richard J. Griego.

She is survived by her sister Lucy Griego & brother-in-law Richard Griego of Lemitar, niece Valerie Griego, nephew Stephen Griego, great niece Adrianna Griego, Maddie Santillanes, great nephew Elijah Griego, great great niece Alianna Chavez, great great nephew Alisandro Chavez, Auntie Grace & uncle Sonny Alvarado.

Rosary & Funeral was June 28, 2024 at La Sagrada Familia Church in Lemitar, Burial at La Sagrada Familia Cemetery in Lemitar.

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

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