He retired from the San Antonio Housing Authority after 37 years. He was a member of St. Mark the Evangelist Knights of Columbus.
His sisters, Mercer Ramirez and Marcella de los Santos; and brother, Macario de los Santos, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Andrea de los Santos; sons, Eddie de los Santos and wife Marissa, all of San Antonio, and Richard A. de los Santos of Corpus Christi; daughters, Laura E. Robinson and husband Chris of San Antonio, and Melinda Garren and husband Travis of Lytle; grandchildren, Kyle Robinson of San Antonio, Lauren Garren of Lytle, and Gabby de los Santos of San Antonio; brothers, Mario de los Santos of Lubbock, and Javier de los Santos of Zapata; sister, Thelma Gutierrez of Zapata; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Cancer Therapy and Research Center.