Obituary of Janet Marie Santibanez

Janet Marie Santibanez, age 42, died unexpectedly on July 19, 2016 of a heart attack on her way to the hospital. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and trusted friend. She was a veteran of the U.S. Army and Operation Joint Endeavor. As a civilian, Janet worked in various Civil Service positions: Security Officer, Commissary Employee, but most notably her career as a Peer Counselor for the Veterans Affairs Office.Janet Marie Mitchell was born on August 8, 1973 in Orlando, Florida to Dennis and Janice Baker. She grew up and attended high school in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. She served her country from 1994–1997 and was honorably discharged, having attained the rank of Specialist. She married Juan Carlos Santibanez on May 21, 1997 in Radcliff, Kentucky. She is preceded in death by her biological father, Dennis Mitchell, and her brother, Dennis Mitchell, Jr. She is survived by her husband, MSG Juan Santibanez, USA (Ret.); her children, PO2 Jessica Santibanez, USN, Christopher Santibanez, ENS Juan (JJ) Santibanez, USN, Carlos Santibanez, and her youngest, Annalicia Santibanez. She is also survived by her mother, Janice and SFC Donald Baker USA (Ret.); her brother, James Baker; and her sister, Brandi Baker. Graveside Service, 12:00PM, Monday, August 1, 2016 at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80235, Staging Area "A".Memorials in her memory may be made to the Janet Santibanez Memorial Fund. (YouCaring.com) "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."Matthew 11: 28-30Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Monday, August 1, 2016 12:00PM Fort Logan National Cemetery 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard Denver, CO 80235 Phone: 303-761-0117