Wednesday, October 19, 2016


Irineo P. Santoyo

April 5, 1923 – October 19, 2016


Irineo “Neo” Santoyo passed on to be with our Lord October 19, 2016.  His final days were spent surrounded by the love of family and friends.

A native of a small town, El Limon, in the state of Jalisco, Mexico.  “Neo” loved to tell jokes, play pranks, and enjoyed music and dancing.  He was a lover of life.  He was tough when need be but could be the most gentle of men.  His friendliness and kindness to all people will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to have known him. 

His family meant the world to him.  He is survived by his wife, Victoria Santoyo, his children, Irene Santoyo, Celia Ulicne, Patricia Leahy, Claudia Santoyo, Junior Santoyo and Annette Santoyo ; he is also survived by his five step-children, Ernesto Alvarez, Maria Dorado, Jess Amador, Josie Chavez and Ray Rodriguera.  Eleven grandchildren, 17 step-grandchildren, 7 great–grandchildren and his three beloved sisters, Maria Uranda, Petra Colmenares and Elvira Santoyo.

Services will be held on Monday, November 14th at 10:30 at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church in Sun City, CA.