Linda J. Nathans

Linda J. Nathans (Santistevan) – November 13, 1947 – September 9, 2022, Carmichael, California – Linda was born in Alamosa, CO to Gasper and Josephine Santistevan, who have preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving companion of 42 years, Kent Thompson, who was by her side when she passed peacefully; sisters Kathy Deal Coulthard (Dave) and Rachel Jacinto (Vernon); brothers Mark and Anthony Santistevan; nieces Desiree Galvez Walters (David) and Meredith Faughn (Ryan); nephews Gene Jacinto and Michael Coulthard; and her cherished grandnephews Samuel and Grant Faughn. She also leaves behind several extended family members and friends. We all loved her deeply and will miss her tremendously.

Linda graduated from C.K. McClatchy High School and was also a graduate of Federico’s Beauty School. She was a hairdresser for many years and later became the bookkeeper for Kent Thompson Welding. Linda and Kent loved traveling the world together both by plane and motorhome, along with their beloved Abbey.

Linda’s dedication and love for our family proved her to be a strong role model. A celebration of Linda’s life will be held at St. Mary’s Funeral Center and Cemetery, 6509 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento, CA 95820, on Friday, October 14, visitation at 9:30 a.m., Catholic mass at 10:00 a.m., and entombment immediately following.