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Obituary for PADILLA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday February 11, 2004

Mr. John G. Padilla, 83, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on February 7, 2004. Mr. Padilla is survived by his daughter, Antonia (Toni) Garcia and husband, Blas; three grandchildren, Eddie Garcia, Eric Garcia and wife, Jezelle, Denise Telles and husband, Jose; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Priscilla Jaquez and husband, Juan, Jennie Serrano, and Jeanne Butts; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Padilla was a member of the Catholic Church, and a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II. A visitation for Mr. Padilla will be Thursday evening from 6:30pm until 7:00pm at the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00pm by Mrs. Eileen Montoya. Mass of Christian Burial to by celebrated at 10:00am at San Felipe Catholic Church, 2005 Plaza NW. A Committal Service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery with Full Military Honors by the D.A.V. Chapter # 3. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to San Felipe Catholic Church. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW 243-7861