Christina Valdez Santos fought a 16-month battle against cholangiocarcinoma. She survived an 80% liver resection and three months of chemo. After the long, hard battle, she was no longer in pain and became our Angel. To sum up Christina in one word: Self-Sacrifice. She not only cared for her husband and children, but also for family and friends. Her huge heart extended out to the children in her daycare: Christee's Lil Angels, FCC.Christina is survived by her loving husband, Demetrio Jr.; daughters, Sandy Khristine and Maureen Gabrielle; son, Carl Joseph; and dogs, Nipsey and Muki. "Mom, We Love YOU More." Also by her mother, eight of ten siblings and their families; as well as in-laws.Friends and family are invited to her visitation on July 19, 2012 from 4pm-8pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy July 20, 2012 at 10am at Good Shepherd in Pittsburg. Committal services following at Oakmont Memorial Park in Lafayette.