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Obituary for Gilbert Santistevan
Gilbert Santistevan
(April 4, 1930-June 30, 2010)
Gil passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was the beloved husband of Sophia and father to Esther (Kim), Gloria (Bob), Steve (Jamie), Roxanne (Frank), Theresa (Nato), and Kevin (Tonya). He was loved by 20 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, siblings-Andrea Sanchez, Lydia Quintana (Ernie), Claude Santistevan (Marge), Rose Haviland (Robert), numerous nephews/nieces, and friends.
Gil was born in Red Wing, Colorado. He continued his journey to Vallejo, California in 1966. Gil settled in Vacaville in 1977 where he was known as THE concrete craftsman, which he proudly accepted and deserved. He was also known for his kind, caring, and generous heart. He will be greatly missed by many.
Gil was preceded in death by his parents, Romolo and Barbara Santistevan, brothers, Ruben and Romolo, daughter Gloria, great-granddaughter Esperanza, and great grandson Daniel Jr.
Services will be held Tuesday July 6, 2010 at McCune Garden Chapel in Vacaville. Viewing from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Rosary from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection to be held at St. Marys Catholic Church at 10 a.m. on Wednesday July 7, 2010. Interment will follow at Vacaville Elmira Cemetery.