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Jo Santillan Obituary

Jo Ellen Maines Santillan, born July 31, 1951 to Dale and Geneva Maines in Houston, Texas, passed away November 16, 2006 in Houston. Mrs. Santillan is survived by her husband, Agustin Santillan; son, Jacob Maines Santillan; daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Santillan; sister, LaDonna Maines Mueller; brother, Thomas Maines and wife, Diane and numerous other relatives. Jo Ellen was an avid genealogist who cataloged over 160,000 family members. She was an amazing mother and a wonderful wife who was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends from 1:00 till 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 18, 2006 in the Chapel of Heights Funeral Home, where the funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Garden of Memories.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Nov. 18, 2006.

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Lisa Shattenkirk

November 18, 2006

Dear Sarah, We're so sorry for your loss. Please know you are and always have been dear to our hearts. We will be thinking of you everyday and wishing for you a time when her memory will be full of joy and absent of sorrow. We're here for you if you need anything. Take care and stay strong....Walter, Lisa, Madison, and Ian Shattenkirk

Judy Koumonduros

November 18, 2006

Mr. Santillan,

I am so sorry for your loss. I am priviledged to have met Mrs. Santillan. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family in the days to come.

Judy Koumonduros
HealthSouth Hospital of Houston

Laurie Thompson

November 18, 2006

Sarah, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. She was always such a sweet woman and such an involved and loving parent. I know you were always a blessing to her and she was so proud of you. You brought her lots of joy.

My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time and I pray that God brings you peace and comfort in her memory.

Darolyn Mueller Langhorne

November 18, 2006

Dear Augustine, Jacob & Sara,
I have known Jo Ellen from the day she was born; watched her grow up; get married and have her children. She always was a sweet girl and fun to be around and I enjoyed the times when we all were together. My heart goes out to you, Jacob and Sara.
With much love.

Jimmy Williams

November 18, 2006

Augie,
Words cannot take away the pain of loosing a loved one. Words cannot express what I feel for your loss. You and your family have my deepest condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

hope gloria

November 18, 2006

Ben, my prayers go out to your family. God Be with you.
Your cousin
Hope Gloria

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