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Jose Teodoro Padilla "Teddy Bear" was born May 6, 1932. On Tuesday, December 13, 2005 he went home to be with the Lord. "Teddy Bear" was a lifetime North Valley resident and he honorably served his country in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1955. He retired from the Albuquerque Fire Department where he served for 27 years. "Teddy Bear" was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Ramona and he is survived by his children, Lawrence and wife Laura, Carmen and Arturo, Bella and husband, Ruben, Chris and wife, Sandra, Nettie and Joe, Maria and Stephanie, Phillip and wife, Genevieve and Jessica; 19 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Simon (deceased), Juanita, Eliza (deceased), Sr. Barbara, Dolores, Francis, Simon (deceased), Lupe, Pauline and Elena; numerous godchildren and many other family members and friends who loved and will greatly miss him. Visitation and Services will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW. A visitation and Rosary will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 16, 2005. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2005. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery with US Air Force and Albuquerque Fire Department Honors. Pallbearers will be Christopher Daniel Padilla, Christopher Ray Padilla, Elliott Padilla, Danny Jaramillo, Teddy Duran and Ron Inge. Honorary pallbearers will be Carlos Lueras, J.T. and Luciano Padilla, Santiago and Cesar Padilla, Ramon Casaus, Javicito Torres, Isaiah Padilla-Sanchez, Anthony Maes, Navarette and Malachi Padilla. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
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