Deborah Santana

Deborah (Debbie) Santana-Escamilla passed peacefully on 7/3/24 after a courageous battle with cancer. Debbie was born in Harlingen, Texas and relocated to Grand Junction, Colorado in 1994. Debbie was a long-time community advocate in Human Services in the Grand Junction area. Her work touched the lives of many she served. 

Debbie is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents – Julio Santana, Sr. and Juanita Santana, maternal grandparents, Severo Guajardo and Guadalupe Guajardo, and mother Flavia M. Santana. Debbie is survived by Albin Escamilla, son - Andrew David Escamilla, father - Julio Santana, Jr; sister – Leticia Santana, brothers – Julio Santana III (Hermelinda), and Saul (Sonny) Santana (Dede). 

Debbie and her family would like to extend special gratitude to Mando Flores, Jr. (cousin) and Crispina Ramos (aunt) for their constant strength, prayers, and love throughout her journey. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital so no child has to grow into an adult with cancer.