Eva Phyllis Santillanes was born on November 18, 1928 to Pete Lucero in Trinidad Colorado. She graduated high school. She married Joe Santillanes. She resided in Denver for many years, until her passing on March 31, 2021. She leaves behind 3 children, Yvonne, Leon and Richard and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews and friends. She is reunited with her husband Joe, Son Larry, Father Pete, and many other family members.