"My condolences to all the family."
In loving memory of
Manuel Santillan
Manuel "Rico" Santillan, 85, passed away on August 15, 2016 surrounded by family. He was born on September 22, 1930 in Tucson, AZ and attended grade school in Jerome, AZ. Rico served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and received three Purple Hearts for wounds from a bayonet, grenade, and mortar along with having been a POW. While living in the YMCA in California after the war, he met and married the love of his life Deloros "Lola" Shepherd. They had 6 children then moved to Jerome, AZ and owned the local gas station. Shortly thereafter settled their family in Superior, AZ working for the Copper Mine as a machinist. He eventually became a police officer for the town and the bailiff. Rico could play any instrument he touched especially a fierce guitar, spoke several languages and fluent in sign language, and spent a lot of time doing woodwork. He was a devout Catholic, loving father, grandfather, and friend. He was preceded in death by the youngest son Thomas, and beloved wife Deloros whom he loved "To the Moon". A Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, August 19, 2016 with visitation one hour prior in St. Francis Catholic Church in Superior, AZ followed by interment in Fairview Cemetery.
Tributes
"Beverly and family, so sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Too much too soon. God be with you and your entire family during this time. Rico will be missed by many of his friends to be sure. Peggers"
"So sad to hear of Rico's passing. He was such a great friend to our family. He was loved by many and will be missed dearly. RIP Rico. My deepest condolences to the family..."
"My Thoughts and prayers are with the family "
"MY CONDOLENCE TO ALL THE FAMILY"
"We are shocked to hear of Rico's passing. He was a great neighbor who kept tabs on our house for many years. Dan loved spending time with Rico in his workshop, drinking beer and watching Dean Martin roasts. He had a wonderful sense of humor. He kept us in stitches, sometimes because his hearing caused him to misunderstand what had been said. :) We saw Rico just before we left for Minnesota. He looked fine in late April. We will miss him."
"Our condolences to the family."