Robert Santillanes

Robert "Coonie" Santillanes, age 91 beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away on October 16, 2026. Robert was known for his love of baseball, football, pool and his participating in many Matanzas over the years. Robert was a member of the Post 100. Robert worked as a construction worker all of his life and worked on many of the historic buildings in downtown Albuquerque including the VA Hospital. Robert was preceded in Death by his wife Corine Santillanes and his daughter Pauline Francisco, his granddaughter Christie Lovato and great grandson Brandon Lucero. He was also proceeded in death by, his parents Antonio and Barbara Santillanes and 16 brothers and 3 sisters.

Robert is survived, by two sisters Rosie Coy and Sherry Rios.

He is also survived by his Daughter Yvonne Ortiz, (Mark), Chris Santillanes (Laurie), Charlene Mendez (Rick) and Robert Santillanes (Char), 13 grandchildren - Irene & Mark Ortiz, Stevie, Victor and Jacob Lovato, Crystal Lucero, Rick, Nathan & Gisele Mendez, Lawrence and Leigh Santillanes and Robbie Santillanes. He was also survived by 12 great grandchildren and many, many nieces and nephews.

A Rosary will be recited at 5pm on November 5, 2026, at St. Therese Catholic Church. 3424 4th St NW Albuquerque, NM 87107

Funeral Mass will be at 10am on November 6, 2026, at St. Therese Catholic Church 3424 4th St NW Albuquerque, NM 87107.

Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery 12pm 7999 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109

Reception will follow at 1pm at The Moose Lodge 2121 Edith Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87102