It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ramon Rosales Santillan. He was born April 7, 1933 in Los Angeles, California to Jose Guadalupe Santillan and Tiburcea Rosales. He passed away July 18, 2024 after a courageous battle with endocarditis. He was one of seven siblings and survived by Maria Luisa Santillan de Padilla, Juvencio Santillan and Jose Guadalupe Santillan Jr.
He was married four times, has 9 children, 27 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
Ray is survived by his wife Alejandra R. Bedolla; children from 1st marriage: Guadalupe Astorga, Virginia (Ruben) Montanez, Veronica Velasquez, Ramona (Bob) Pursley, and Martina (Glen) Cisneros; children from his second marriage: Tony (Dianna) Santillan, Emma Martinez, Ramon Jr. Santillan, and David Santillan.
He lived in Page, AZ since 1981 and was known for his businesses, “Ray’s Upholstery and Boat Storage.” He loved Page, his community and the many friends he made.
He will be remembered for his pure heart – full of kindness, compassion, laughter and endless stories. His love for adventure, travel and the positive impact he spread and shared will be truly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents Jose Guadalupe and Tiburcea; siblings Rito Santillan, Aurora Roque, Juan Santillan, and Natalia Santillan; first wife, Virginia Blanco; second wife, Esfrada Romero; third wife Rosario Hernandez; granddaughter Myrna Velasquez; and 6 great-grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to memorials that will be held in Page, AZ, on Sept. 21, 2024:
9:30 a.m. The Potters House, 679 S. Lake Powell Blvd., Page, AZ.
11 a.m. Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 455 S. Lake Powell Blvd., Page AZ.
A Reception to follow at the Elks Lodge #2498, 1 – 4 p.m., 806 Aqua Ave., Page, AZ.
A private interment will be held. Services were arranged with Mosdell Mortuary.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation for all the prayers, phone calls, visits and many other acts of kindness during Ramon’s illness and in death.
