Birth date: Feb 9, 1930 Death date: Apr 1, 2010
He is survived by his wife, Juanita Santillan; sons, Paul Santillan, Ray Santillan III, Michael Santillan, George David Santillan; daughter, Deborah Santillan; two sisters, Maria Theresa Santillan, Maria Evangeline Santillan; gran Read Obituary
What a beautiful family and home Mr. Santillan built. There is always such love and kindness in his home. His daughter has blessed me with a true friendship for a very long time – a tribute to his values. God Bless You All. With love, Kim
Mr Santillan, Kim and I were saddened to hear of your passing but are glad you are no longer suffering. I remember all that you and Mrs. Santillan did for me when I was a teenager providing me with food and a welcome place to come visit. Kim and I will always cherish the memory of how after attending our wedding you treated us as one of your own family and included us in the after wedding meal. On the few visits we were able to make over the years we were always welcomed into your home. May the Lord bless you and keep you in your first Easter celebration in his kingdom. Love, Lonnie and Kim McClelland
I apologize that this has come so late; however, I just now learned of Mr. Santillan's unfortunate passing. Paul, you have been a friend, teacher, mentor, and part of a wonderful support system for many years. I appreciate all that you have taught me, academically and otherwise. I am certain that your father is very proud of you and the rest of his family. I am so very sorry that I did not know of his passing in time to have attended the services. You and your family will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
I have many fond memories of my Uncle Ray, one i always remember is when he took George and I to see Star Wars in the 1970', and when use to eat watermelon and hamburgers in the backyard. I will miss him. Rest in Peace, Tio.
I first want to say that I am VERY much at a loss of words at a time like this. I will ALWAYS remember MY Uncle Ray as a VERY smart man who wrote letters to my Dad and our family at least once a month with the "Dallas" family update when I was a little boy. Those letters were GREAT to get because my Dad would let us read them, BUT when we got to the part of the letter where they spoke about " aero-space industry" it was time to skip ahead. Some of my "Greatest" childhood memories were of My parents Chico & Nancy Santillan packing us kids(Stevie, Teresa, Roni, Mitch and Papoose) into the van for a Christmas school break trek to Dallas to see what was going on in the State/City where my dad grew up. It was Great, we would get to meet up with all the other "Dallas" cousins and have fun or get in trouble OR get in TROUBLE while having fun. I was ALWAYS able to make my Uncle Ray LAUGH, LAUGH OUT LOUD!! Most of the time he laugh out of shock and could not believe I had said what everyone else was thinking. I was/am "The Crazy CHIQUIO" of the family. My condolences go out to the whole "SANTILLAN" family. Unfortunately, we grow up and "life" gets in the way of the "Christmas Vacations" together and "The Family Reunions" beomce far and few between. I hope one day soon we can all put all the "life" that keeps us apart, aside for a couple of days/ a long weekend for a SANTILLAN RE-UNION, to celebrate the lives of the relatives who have passed on and are NOW happy(IER) becauce they are with the people they lost and missed for so long. I hope we can come together and share our memories of growing up Santillan. I am SURE that we all have so many different versions of growing up Santillan…it would be nice to be together to celebrate the lives of the people we lost and miss so much! I'll Start with a short story…EVERYTIME you went to GRANDMA & GRANDPA'S house you had better be ready to EAT, the same with Ray & Juanitas, Bob & Sarahs, Chico & Nancys. For some reason FOOD was always the common factor, if you will. Last but Not LEAST for my Uncle Ray, I Thank You for all your kindness and letting us come from California to Dallas and sleep anywhere in the house as long as we were together for the holidays!! That IS something special. A treasured Memory that I have had locked away but I was able to speak with you about it the last time we spoke…I was still able to make you laugh with a story of things that Happened when we were in Arizona….I will just say this, Georgie , Michael, Ray and Stevie kept the BUBBLES going in the SPA/Hot tub and we ALL had a GREAT LAUGH~~~yes even you Tio Ray. I love you and may you rest in peace. Please say Hi to my parents when you get around to seeing them. Thank you again for everything, Stevie Ray Santillan
Paul and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Many hugs from across the miles.
Dear Paul and the Santillan family, My deepest condolences to you all during what I know is such a difficult time. I know how proud your father was of his family, and indeed, your care for him during the past year has been extraordinary. You are very much in my thoughts and prayers. Much love, Rebecca
I was so saddened to hear about Ray's passing, but I know that he is no longer suffering. He is up in Heaven with his brother. I am sure that they are watching down on all the rest of the two Santillan families. I love you all dearly & know that I am there in spirit, since I will not be able to attend the services. May God hold you close at this time & may you all be strong.
My family and I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the Santillans. Raymond, who I met on many occasions as a child at the church, was a pillar, a mainstay of our life experiences within the church. We grew up with his children there. My mother, who herself just recently passed, was also a member of the church and she and Raymond and his family go way back. I'm certain she would have been grieved at his passing and would have wanted the family to know.
Debbie and I have been dear friends for such a long time that my family is like hers and her family is like mine. I remember Mr. Santillan as being a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family and life. May God give you peace knowing that Mr. Santillan still has a watchful eye on his family. I love you all.
