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In memory of
John Santoru
February 12, 1968 - February 22, 2026
Feb 12, 1968 - Feb 22, 2026
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John Santoru, 58, a dedicated son, husband, father, and brother passed away February 22, 2026. John was known for his huge heart and ability to light up any room he walked into. Anyone that knew John can tell you just how much he adored his family, friends, dogs and the Miami Dolphins. He was a man deeply rooted in his Catholic faith. He would spend his Sundays at morning mass before going home to root …
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Thank you for always making me feel like part of the family. You welcomed me with open arms, and I’m really going to mi…
Thank you for always making me feel like part of the family. You welcomed me with open arms, and I’…
Thank you for always making me feel like part of the family. You…
Thank you John. Thank you for being one of the good guys. Rest in eternal peace my man
Thank you John. Thank you for being one of the good guys. Rest in eternal peace my man
Thank you John. Thank you for being one of the good guys. Rest i…
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Community Involvement
Christian Place of Worship
Attendee of
Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Volunteered for
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Make A Wish Foundation
Volunteer of
National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation
Charity
Volunteer of
New Mexico Cancer Center Foundation
Service Organization
Volunteer of
Petroglyph Little League
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Bregman Cares
Charity
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Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
Civic Organization
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Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Civic Organization
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What were John's favorite ways to spend free time?
With his family and friends!
With his family and friends!
With his family and friends!
What were John's favorite artists or styles of art?
Religious folk art and Spanish colonial art.
Religious folk art and Spanish colonial art.
Religious folk art and Spanish colonial art.
What were John's favorite sports teams?
Miami Dolphins, the New York Yankees, Miami Hurricanes, and New Mexico Lobos!
Miami Dolphins, the New York Yankees, Miami Hurricanes, and New Mexico Lobos!
Miami Dolphins, the New York Yankees, Miami Hurricanes, and New Mexico Lobos!
What were John's favorite foods?
Grilled cheese sandwiches, soup, arroz con gandules, empanadillas, bacalao, and buff…
Grilled cheese sandwiches, soup, arroz con gandules, empanadillas, bacalao, and buffalo wings …
Grilled cheese sandwiches, soup, arroz con gandules, empanadillas, bacalao, and buffalo wings (naked, all flats, and ex…
Timeline
Born
February 12th, 1968
Bronx, NY
Graduated from high school
1986
Belen High School, W Delgado Ave, Belen, NM
Graduated from college
1992
University of New Mexico, University Boulevard Southeast, Albuquerque, NM
B.A. in Economics
Survived by
Meghan Santoru
Daughter
Zach Santoru
Son
Tata Santoru
Mother
Margaret Pellegrino
Sister
Sarah Smith Santoru
Wife
Joseph Santoru
Brother
Predeceased by
Luca Santoru
Father
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John donated organs
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Sarah Smith Santoru (John's wife) and
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