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Cecilia Arizpe-Padilla, 77, peacefully passed away on May 10, 2005. Cecilia was born in Albuquerque on November 22, 1927. She is survived by her four children, Dr. Ray Padilla and his wife Margaret from Manhattan Beach, CA, Diane Valdez from Albuquerque, Marlene Nakamura and husband Steve from Corrales, and Terri Archuleta and husband Dave from Colorado Springs, CO. Cecilia will be truly missed by her ten grandchildren, Jared and Jennifer Padilla, Monique Valdez, Marlene Valdez and fiancee Jason Vance, Rachel, Nicole, and Stevie Ray Nakamura, Marissa Montano and husband Carlos, Tennae and Seth Archuleta. She also had four great-grandchildren, Miguel, Jaziah, Jacob, and Briariana. Cecilia was a former Miss Albuquerque and 1st runner-up to the Miss NM pagent in 1946. Cecilia was also owner of the famous Fito's Cafe and Restaurant now known as the Barelas Coffee Shop. Memorial Services will be held on May 21, 2005 with a Rosary at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Mass at 10:00 a.m. at the San Ysidro Church in Corrales. For inquiries call 304-4477.
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