Victor M.

Santillan

Victor M. Santillan was born in Harlingen, Texas on December 10, 1952 to parents Victor Santillan Sr. and Carmen Gutierrez.

Mr. Santillan is preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Carmen Santillan, and his sister, Consuelo Munoz.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 45 years, Nelda B. Santillan; daughters, Cassandra (Richard) Santillan and Cynthia Santillan; grandchildren, Mary De La Luz Sandoval and Ariel Azul Sanchez; sisters, Gloria (Jaime+) Casas, Tomasa (Jesus) Camacho, Graciela Rodriguez, Yolanda (Deacon Joe) Gonzales, Imelda Santillan, and Corina Santillan. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and esteemed students and colleagues.

Mr. Santillan was a devoted family man and his most treasured time and memories were those spent with his family, making beautiful lasting memories that will comfort them in his absence.

Victor served 34 faithful years as a highly accomplished masonry teacher for Harlingen High School, having won 16 state championships and selected as Outstanding Educator of the Year by the Texas Masonry Council Golden Trowel Awards in 2022.

His greatest accomplishment, however, was seeing his students succeed. Victor was notably a sports fanatic, and could talk your ear off about the Yankees, Boston Celtics, and the Green Bay Packers. Above all he was a red to the bone Harlingen Cardinal Fan.

Visitation will take place at Trinity Funeral Chapel in Harlingen, Texas on Sunday, November 24, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary to be conducted by Deacon Joe and Yolanda Gonzales at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will take place the following day, Monday, November 25, 2024 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Harlingen, Texas.

Cremation will take place at Val Verde Crematory in Donna, Texas.

With love and remembrance, The Family of Victor M. Santillan's arrangements are entrusted to Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home at 1002 East Harrison Ave. in Harlingen, TX 78550. You may contact us with any questions at (956) 364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com.