September 16, 1941 – April 24, 2025

Aristeo “Sam” De Los Santos passed away April 24, 2025. Born on September 16, 1941, in New Gulf, Texas.  Sam went on to graduate from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering.

Sam moved with his family to Friendswood, Texas where he has been a resident since 1978. Sam retired after a long career in the petrochemical industry. Sam was a very active and proud member of the Knights of Columbus, which he joined in 1984. Over his 42 years with the Knights of Columbus, he served as a member of the Color Guard and held numerous officer positions including service as a Past Faithful Navigator. He was also proud to have played on the winning team at the 30th Annual Knights of Columbus Softball Tournament. He was a kind, faithful, and generous man who enjoyed volunteering his time to help many philanthropic causes that benefited his church and community.  He was an avid reader and always had a paperback book in his pocket along with his rosary ring.  He was a talented cook, and his friends and family always appreciated when he would make his delicious chicken and sausage gumbo.

Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Nasario and Esperanza De Los Santos, and his three brothers, Emilio, Alonzo, and Eliseo De Los Santos.

Sam is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Grace, his son, Brian, his daughter-in-law, Tammy, his nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.

Services will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Mary Queen Catholic Church, 606 Cedarwood Dr, Friendswood, Texas, 77546. Visitation will begin at 10:30 AM- 11:00 AM and a Rosary will follow at 11:00 AM. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 AM with a reception immediately after Mass. Interment will be at 2:30 PM at Forest Park East Cemetery, 21620 Gulf Fwy. Webster, TX 77598.

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