John C. Santellan, born on May 1, 1942, died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the age of 82.

He was preceded in death by his parents Andres and Dionicia Santellan, sister Gloria, brother Luis, and baby brother Jose.

He is survived by his sisters Lupe Santellan, Olga Pimentel (Octavio), Oralia Gallegos (Wayne); brothers, Andres Santellan Jr, Jesse Santellan (Guadalupe), Cruz Santellan (Lauri), Crispin Santellan (Lydia), goddaughters/nieces, Melissa Kupczynski (Marian), Michelle Villanueva (Michael) and Trishelle Santellan; godsons/nephews, Steve Santellan (Michelle) and Jesse Santellan Jr. (Melissa), and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 15th at Castillo-Mission Funeral Home from 4:00pm till 8:00pm with a Rosary recited at 6:00pm.

Procession will depart on Wednesday, October 16th at 10:00am for a 10:30am mass at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Interment will be private.