Kenneth “Ken” Santoro, 69,  joined his beloved hounds on August 24, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born November 6, 1954 in Montebello, California to Charles and Olga Babb. Ken was later adopted by Vincent Santoro.  In November of 1988, he married his soul mate Susan Ertel and they resided in Price, Utah where together they shared two sons, Troy Santoro of Montana and Sean Ertel of  Wisconsin.

Ken was a man of many talents and he was passionate about his work. He enjoyed painting, drawing, engraving and making jewelry. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. On April 30, 2015, he retired from Pepsi in Price where he touched the lives of many.

Ken is survived by his loving wife, Susan Santoro, Price; son, Troy Santoro, Montana; mother, Olga Kinnamann (Harold), Oregon; brother, Charlie Santoro, Montana; sister, Anna Marie Linneweber (Brett),  Montana; brother, Vincent Santoro, Jr. (Lorreen), Montana; and many nieces, nephews and close friends Kenny and Georgia Pilling, Price and Nick Stamatakis, Wellington

He was preceded in death by his fathers, Charles Babb of California and Vincent Santoro, Sr., of  Montana; and son, Sean Ertel of Wisconsin.

Per Ken’s wishes, no services will be held. Friends and family are welcome to share their favorite memories of Ken at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price and Huntington where friends are welcome daily.