Jose A. Santistevan

Jose Santistevan was called home by his Lord and Savior to his eternal resting place on December 12, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Fort Collins, CO  to Ricardo and Silveria Santistevan.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Mary, his beautiful wife of 57 years; and his two sons, Lawrence and Richard.

He is survived by his daughters, Louise Clayton, Nancy (Pete) Perez, Theresa Santistevan, Veronica (Pete) Duran, Victoria (Michael) Otero, Gloria Santistevan, and Valerie Thurman. Numerous grandchildren, great -grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He has also left behind his loyal fur baby, Cujo.

He was a member of Local Union 412 for 66 years as a plumber/pipefitter. He loved traveling around the country, camping, and his favorite pastime was fishing.

We extend our sincerest gratitude to the Heritage Hospice staff.

Services celebrating his life will be held Friday.  A Rosary will be recited Friday, December 21, 2018, 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass at 10:00 a.m., both at Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, 1815 Las Lomas Rd. NE.  Interment will take place at 11:30 a.m. at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.