Charles Eugene Santistevan, age 61, passed away on November 22, 2012 at the Guadalupe County Hospital following an illness. Charles was born on December 20, 1950 in Douglas, Wyoming to the home of Adely and Phoebe Santistevan. He made his home in Santa Rosa in 2006. Charles was a handyman and a jack of all trades. He had a Bachelors Degree in Ministry and was a Christian Philosopher. He enjoyed reading, writing, wood crafting; he was an excellent cribbage and chess player. Survivors include his children, Nadya Jones of Terre Haute, Indiana, Charles Anthony Santistevan of Lusk, Wyoming and Tavonia Wintermote of Douglas, Wyoming. Also surviving is his sister, Joy Rothlewthner and his brother Jim Sanitstevan along with 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Friday, November 30, 2012 at 10:00 AM from the Church of Christ in Santa Rosa with Mr. Keith Ross officiating. All services for Mr. Santistevan have been entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home of Santa Rosa. To place an online tribute please visit our website at www.chavezfuneralhome.com