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Obituary for Padilla


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday December 31, 1999

Bennie C. Padilla, 79, a resident of Belen passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 1999 surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church and the Sacred heart Society. Bennie was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and sister. there was nothing she would not do for any of them. She loved taking trips with her friends and family. Bennie was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Preme (P.T.) Padilla Sr. who passed away on September 3,1999. She is survived by her four children, Preme Jr., and his wife, Lorraine of Belen, Edwin and his wife, Daria of Pico Rivera, CA, Henry and his wife, Connie of Tome, and Irene Stambaugh and her husband, Clint, of Rio communities; nine grandchildren, John Padilla, Matthew Padilla, Michelle Padilla, Nicole Padilla, Edward Padilla, Maria Elena Padilla, Andrea Padilla, Cevin and Casey Stambaugh; four great-grandchildren, Brandon Baucom, Rayan Padilla, Cierra Jones and Cassie Baucom; one sister, Precilla Pichardo; four brother, Abenicio, Audon, and Custodio Chavez all of La Puent, CA. Bennie is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be e celebrated on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at also at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren and Chris Mouer; Honorary Pallbearers will be Johnny and Gillie Pacheco, Audon and Abenicio Chavez, Max and Vincent Cordova. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.


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