Bernadette L. Santistevan

Bernadette L. Santistevan, 77, a lifetime Puebloan, passed away Aug. 1, 2024 peacefully surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marie Chavez; brother, Joseph Chavez; grandmother, Reynalda Morales. 

Bernadette graduated from Central High School in 1964. In 1982, She graduated with a nursing degree while raising 5 children. She worked in many hospital/home-health settings. And because of her incredible work ethic and love for her job, she worked on the administration side of things. Bernadette was one of the earliest president and board members of Dream Weavers. Being a person to deliver a wish to a deserving child with a life-threatening illness brought her great joy.

She married her love in 1966. The promise of “till death do us part” was fulfilled. 

Bernadette was a lover of many things. She crocheted and enjoyed craft fairs. She loved spending time with her family, shopping, and traveling. She saw many different parts of the world, but traveling to Cripple Creek was one of her favorites. 

Bernadette's legacy will be carried forward by the love and memories shared by her extensive family. Her life was marked by her devotion to her loved ones and the joy she brought to those around her. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her family and friends.

Bernadette leaves to cherish her memory; her husband of 58 years, George Santistevan Sr., their children, Annette (Al) Aguero, Gina Lucero (Matt Cordova), Melissa (Robert) Goos, Georgiana Santistevan, and George Santistevan Jr; grandchildren,  Vanessa, Sarah (Ryan), Bobby, Amanda, Anthony, Keith (Samantha), Aaron (Natalia), William, Giuliana, Kylie, and Olivia; great-grandchildren, Tryce, Trevan, Oakley, Ahnaleah, and Avianna; siblings, Daniel (Kathy) Chavez, Maggie Quintana, Reynaldo Maes, David Morales; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rosary, Fri. Aug. 9, 2024 at 9:30 am with eulogy to follow. Funeral Mass at 10 am, all at Our Lady of the Meadows Catholic Church.

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