|
Thomas Padilla, Jr. has gone home to be with our Lord after losing his battle with a long-term illness. Tom was born on January 28, 1925 and raised in Albuquerque, in the old Saw Mill area with his deceased parents Josephine and Thomas Padilla, Sr. At his bedside was his family, wife, Grace Padilla; three loving children, daughter, Thomasine Montoya, husband, Herman Montoya and two grandsons, Rafael and Nicholas Montoya; son-Martin Padilla; and daughter-Lorraine Ruggles and husband, John Ruggles and grandson, John Wayne Ruggles. He is also survived by his sisters, Genevieve Santiago, Connie Simoes and husband, Tony Simoes; Peaches Martinez (deceased) and husband, Gilbert Martinez; and many nieces and nephews. Tom was a decorated Marine serving in WW II and the Korean War. He was a retired ironworker, honorary member of the Ironworkers Union, mentor for many apprentices & ironworkers, former member of the Albuquerque Elks and lifetime member of the VFW. Tom loved people and will always be remembered for his great stories and many accomplishments that are exhibited in New Mexico. He loved to make and give away his metal figurines, especially his fishermen. Pallbearers are his three grandsons: Rafael, Nicholas and John Wayne; four godsons: Paul Gurule, Steven Mirabal, Louis Santiago and Cecil Soto; Nephew: Larry Martinez and Dale Anaya. Honorary Pallbearers: Brother-In-Laws: Gilbert Martinez and Tony Simoes; Uncle: Marvin Gonzales; John Anaya, Steve Mirabal, Nasario Gutierrez. As a long time parishioner, all services will be held at St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church, 300 Mildred Ave. NW, which he helped build over 50 years ago. Rosary, Tuesday, November 1st @ 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: Wednesday, November 2, at 9:00 a.m. Burial Services at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
|
