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Frances Santillan Obituary
Frances B. Santillan passed away peacefully at her home in Phoenix, AZ on March 5, 2011. Frances was born March 9, 1926 in Phoenix. For many years she was a cook for the priests at Brophy Prep and an active member of Saint Phillip's Mission Church. Frances is survived by her four children Apolonio, Manuel, Raquel and Ernesto and their spouses Irene, Edmundo and Elisa; 21 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She was not only the most loving, kind and gracious mother to her family, she was also a mentor, friend and confident to many others. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 16, 2011 beginning at 9:00 am at
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 909 E Washington St., Phoenix, AZ with a Rosary commencing at 10:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am followed by burial at Phoenix Memorial Park, 200 W Beardsley Rd., Phoenix, AZ.
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Manuel Martinez
March 15, 2011
Mom, Thank you for all the support you gave me throught out my life school, baseball, wrestling. Remember all the arm wrestling matches....haha I couldn't even win one. You taught me how to be the man that I am and I thank you. I will truly miss you and always keep you in my heart and never forget the memories we have. P.S. Sorry I made you lose your $5 dollars in Vegas thinking it was the nickel slots. Love your son Boy.
Susie Olivas
March 15, 2011
My heart goes out to the family as we have lost so many in the past. Tia Frances, take care of Raymond for me, as I know he will welcome you with open arms....Apolonio, Boy , Rachel, and Ernie our hearts go out to you and our prayers are with you..Raymond JR., Bernadette, Theresa, and Susie Olivas
Dan & Grace Woods
March 15, 2011
Our prayers and thoughts are with the Santillan Family. We know that your mother was a great part of all of your lives and Frances will be dearly missed. She had such an icndredible sense of humor and we always enjoyed being in her company. God Bless you all.
Richard Lorenzano
March 15, 2011
My Condolences to Rachel,Boy and My good Buddy Bolie. Your Mom was My Mom and she treated me like a Son back in the Marcos days. I will forever miss Her.
March 15, 2011
On March 5th we lost a great person with a funny sense of humor. I will miss her and her smile. Raquel you are a great person because of your mother. My prayers for your family.
Patricia Padilla-Thompson
James Harrison
March 14, 2011
My sincere heartfelt condolences to the family of Frances. As growing with Ernie she was always a mother figure who showed me through her words of wisdom and her sense of humor. I will always cherished the memories of her. Thank you Frances for being there for me and my family.
Ruben Olivas
March 14, 2011
My Most Sincere and Heartfelt Condolences to my cousins: Rachel, Boy, Apolonio and Ernie and the entire family on the loss of my Tia Frances. She truly was an amazing woman, I will cherish the memories of her and her witty sense of humor, her prayers and our trips to laughlin. You will be deeply missed Tia.
Vaya Con Dios,
Love You Always,Your Nephew,
Ruben Olivas
March 14, 2011
Our condolences to Santillan family from the Sanchez family.
Julian Sanchez
Apolonio Martinez
March 12, 2011
THANK YOU MOM,for being my mentor,friend,and of course the "BEST MOTHER" I could ever have.Thank you for all the love and support you gave me through out my life.I will MISS YOU DEARLY, Love Apolonio
Monster Martinez
March 11, 2011
I Love You and will Miss You. Love Monster and Family.
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