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Obituary for SANTISTEVAN


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday July 24, 2014

SANTISTEVAN, MARK AMBROSE was born on March 28, 1957 and passed away on July 13, 2014. Mark is survived by his father, Pete Santistevan, Sr.; children Lauren, Janis, John, Daisy, Dorothe and Mark; his grandchildren; siblings Pete Santistevan, Anna (Paul) LeFebre, Ellen (Leroy) Salazar, Patrick (Judy) Santistevan, Matthew (Brigette) Santistevan; sister-in-law Christina Santistevan; numerous nieces and nephews; and his former spouse. Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothe and brothers Paul, Mike and Myron, and sister Patricia. After graduating from Bernalillo High School, Mark enlisted in the US Army and served his country honorably. Mark then attended NM Highlands University graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1982 with a degree in Physics and Math. Mark was a very talented woodcarver and jeweler and he took great joy in creating beautiful works of art. Mark spent the last few years living with and caring for his father, and had recently been hired at the VA Hospital. There will be a Rosary followed by the Celebration of Mass on Friday, July 25, 2014 at Our Lady of Sorrow Catholic Church in Bernalillo, NM at 10:00 am, Msgr. Anthony Bolman officiating.


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