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Obituary for PADILLA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday January 27, 2006

Martin Ray Padilla, age 47, formerly of Belen, NM, passed away in Pompano Beach, FL on Thursday January 19, 2006. Martin was a good son, father, brother, uncle. He was a friend to many and was loved by all who knew him. Martin was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Praxedes and Sesario Padilla; and maternal grandparents, Delfina and Henry Pena. He is survived by his wife, Debbie and step-son, Jeremy of Pompano Beach, FL; his daughter, Marianne Padilla of Belen; parents, Martin and Corinne Padilla of Belen; brother, Anthony Padilla and wife, Candy of Denver, CO; two sisters, Angela Padilla and husband, Rod Brown and Paula Padilla of Albuquerque. He is also survived by two nieces, Kristi Reyes and Tanya Morenus of Albuquerque; and one nephew, Roberto Padilla of Boulder, CO; as well as many other relatives. Services will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church on Saturday January 28, 2006 beginning with a visitation at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Rosary being recited at 10:30 a.m. A final Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Cemetery. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen. Visit online register at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com