Marianne (Jessee) Santistevan

Marianne J. Santistevan, age 66, resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully and joined the loving arms of her son on November 20, 2022. She was born in Mitchel Field AFB, NY on August 31, 1956. She was the youngest of four siblings.

Marianne married the love of her life, Larry Santistevan on April 29, 1978, together they built a beautiful life and raised two beautiful boys, Christopher, and Patrick. They were her greatest gift and biggest accomplishment. She treasured the time she traveled with Larry, Christopher, Patrick and occasionally a niece or nephew that would join. Marianne’s skill in the kitchen was above all else. She took pride in preparing a variety of dishes and experimenting with seafood that she could share with others. As she became ill, she found comfort in gardening and took pride in growing her succulents. Anyone that knew Marianne, knew she enjoyed her cigarettes and loved a good massage in which she would nudge specific loved ones for that special treatment. Marianne worked for the grocery industry, specifically the Seafood department for 30 plus years. She took pride in assisting her customers on how to prepare seafood dishes and suggesting different types of seafood for them to try. During this time, she built lasting relationships with her customers and co-workers who became good friends and family.  Marianne’s smile radiated a joy when you saw her. She had a sense of humor that was irreplaceable.

Marianne is preceded in death by her son, Christopher Santistevan; parents, Howard, and Beth Jessee; brother, Richard Jessee; brother in-law, Alfredo Santistevan; in-laws, Santiago, and Nora Santistevan.

Marianne leaves behind the love of her life and beloved husband of 44 years, Larry Santistevan; son, Patrick Santistevan and girlfriend Monica; Godson, Noah Geller; her FURever canine companion Winston who gave her great comfort; Sister Rosalind (Wes) Wade; Brother, Randy Jessee; sister in-laws, Diane Naranjo (Alfredo), Shirley (Jeff) Geller; Nieces, Tiffany Wade (Josh), Eliza (Everett) Martinez; Nephews, Adam (Renee) Wade, Allen (Celina) Geller, Brandon (Carmen) Geller; Great nieces, Jessica Chabot, Ayesha Martinez (Lupe), Lucia Geller; Great Nephews, Scott Wade, Martin Martinez (Erika), Edahi; Great-Great nieces and nephews, Kylie, Kayden, Arayah, Amira and Kamerynn.

The family would like to thank Charity and all the Presbyterian Hospice staff for the wonderful care they provided Marianne and her family. Memorial service will be held at First Unitarian Church, 3701 Carlisle Blvd NE (SW corner of Comanche & Carlisle), Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 11am. Burial will follow at 2pm, Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menual Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 87107. Reception will follow the Memorial Service.