Bernice Santistevan(Condelario)

Bernice Santistevan (Condelario) died peacefully in her home surrounded by family at the age of 89 on May 12, 2025.

Bernice was born in Martin, South Dakota on August 27, 1935 to Pete and Marge Condelario. She grew up in Atkinson, Nebraska where they lived while er father served in WWII. She met Jose Santistevan in Casper, Wyoming. The 2 of them spent a lot of time at the Lakeside Cafe dancing and getting to know each other. Bernice and Jose married on May 28, 1955 at St Anthony's Church in Casper, Wyoming. They lived in different parts of the states following Jose's trade work on the dams but settled in Grand Coulee for good in 1983. They raised their 5 beautiful children Ginger, Cindy, Pete, Tracy and Becky.

Bernice loved spending time with her family including 13 grandkids and 33 great grandkids. She did a lot of knitting and crocheting in her younger years and playing Yahtzee and dice games in her later years. She was an active member of the Grand Coulee community as well as a member of the Moose and Eagle clubs.

Bernice was preceded in death by her parents Pete and Marge Condelalrio as well as her sister Claire Cureton. Bernice is survived by her husband Jose, sister Connie Medina, her children(spouses), grandchildren, great grandchildren and many friends who loved her dearly.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday May 17th, 2025 at the Moose Club at 1:30pm.