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5-17-62 4-24-06 Gilbert 'Gibby' Santillan, age 42, lived fast, loved much and played hard. On April 24, 2006 he decided it was time to move on. His greatest loves were his daughter, Amber Santillan and his granddaughter, Alexandra J. Garcia. He is survived by father, Ralph Santillan, Sr. and siblings, Jorge A. Santillan, Sylvia Canales, Ralph Santillan, Jr., Elvira Ramos, Martin Santillan and Isabel Santillan and many uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces. He lived his life and his death by his terms. Visitation will begin on Sunday, April 30, 2006 from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Castillo Mission Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday evening. On Monday, May 1, 2006 we will meet at St. Jude Catholic Church at 8:45 a.m. for a 9:00 a.m. mass at St. Jude Catholic Church. Burial will follow at San Fernando Cemetery #2. Castillo Mission Funeral Home.

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Apr. 29, 2006.

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