Jose Augustine Santillanes Jr. Our beloved father, son, brother and uncle passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 4, 2021.

He is survived by his mother, MaryAnn Santillanes; daughter, Jennifer Santillanes; son, Erik Michael Clemente; sister, Molly Santillanes  ( Saul Ponce); nieces and nephews, Tanya Rodriquez (Leander), Carlos Rodriquez (Tony, Ramon, Aiden, Augustine), Destiny (Alaia), Jasmine (Italia), Saul and Mario; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who loved and will miss him greatly.

Services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 309 Stover Ave, SW Alb, NM 87102 on Friday, March 12, 2021.  A Rosary will be recited at 9:00 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial being celebrated at 9:30 a.m.

Pallbearers will be Louis Santillanes, Hilario Villa, Francisco Villa, Frank Romero, Carlos Rodriquez and Saul Ponce.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Dominic Castillo, Sebastian Castillo, Saul Ponce, Javier Valdez Jr, Jovan Valdez and Javier Valdez Sr.

Celebration of life will follow at 12:00 p.m. at 333 Garcia St. NE Alb, NM 87123