Danielle Marie Santistevan entered into rest May 2, 2025, in the presence of her husband Carlos Santistevan. She will be dearly missed, and it is with a broken heart we share memories of her life. 

Born July 31, 1981, in Denver, Colorado to Barrett Leach and Jana Kinderknecht, she grew up as a happy, funny, loving youth. She enjoyed spending time with her cousins and family. Listening to music and making up dances to her favorite songs. 

In school she made many friends, tried basketball and joined the band in high school. After school she worked various jobs and landed a job in insurance which she continued throughout her life. She reunited with her handsome high school friend, Carlos, they fell in love and married and had two beautiful babies. 

In life they enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Fishing was a big hobby and enjoyed by Dani, Carols, and the children. 

She is preceded in death by her father, grandparents and other family and friends. She is survived by her husband Carlos, her children Jaxon and Sadie, sister Brittany, mother Jana, and many family members and friends.