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SANTILLANES, JOSEPHINE M. Our "Christmas Angel", 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in White Oaks, NM on January 11, 1930 to Gregorio and Sofia (Mes) Montoya. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Santiago; Melisandro; and Nazareno; her sister, Jane; and her friend and father of her children, Joe. Josie is survived by her only sister, "Dobbie" Thurman; her devoted children, Irene Schneider and husband, David; Mary Jo Santillanes; Sophie Chavez and husband Frank; Mona Torres and husband, Max; and Jay Santillanes and wife, Matejka. Josie will also be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Andre and wife, Stephanie; Johnny and wife, Trisha; Randy and wife, Patty; Frankie; Christie; Max III and wife, Lydia; Melynda and husband, Matthew; Kimberly and husband, John; and Joseph; and many great and great great grandchildren. The Rosary will be recited on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at 7:00 pm at San Miguel Catholic Church, 403 El Camino Real , Socorro. The Memorial Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Friday, December 27, 2013 at 9:00 am also at San Miguel Catholic Church with Father Andrew Pavlak as celebrant. Internment will take place in the San Miguel Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers are Andre Tafoya, Johnny Joe Mann; Frankie Chavez; Randy Mann; Max Torres III; and Joseph Santillanes. Honorary pallbearers are Christie Chavez, Melynda Monte; and Kimberly Taylor.To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com. Josie's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 309 Garfield St Socorro, NM 87801 575-835-1530
        Published on: Tue December 24, 2013