Angela Santillanes

Angela Santillanes obituary

Angela Santillanes

Angela Santillanes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riverside Funeral Home - Albuquerque on Sep. 26, 2025.

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It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt love that we announce the passing ofAngela Christine Santillanes who departed this life peacefully onAugust 22, 2025.

Born in Albuquerque NM, Angela loved her family and friends. She waskind with a strength of free spirit while touching the lives of many people.Angela is predeceased by her father, Bruce Sewell who was a professionalboxer. She is survived by her mother Brenda Santillanes Martinez, fourchildren, Malaya, Tristin, Kai Ann and Skyler who will carry on hermemory with love. Her siblings, Hershal Curly, Anthony & Crystal,Kalandra & Niquelle, grandparents, Connie B & Veronica Sewell,Orlando Santillanes and Michael Ellzey Sr. Her uncles and aunts,Raymond & Darla Santillanes, John &Tanya Santillanes, MarvinSewell, Derrick &Margaret Sewell, Yvonne Sewell and Milton & VeronicaJarrels, in addition, many extended family members and friends.

We would like to give special thanks to Lydia Phillips, Munice Gardunio,Natha (Jack) Lovington and everyone who graciously donated andparticipated in the events to raise money for the services.

A memorial service will be held where family & friends will gather to honor& celebrate Angela's life at Los Tomases Chapel, 3101 Los TomasesSt NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107 on October 11, 2025, at 1pm.

A receptionwill be held at 3pm following services, location TBA.

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