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Emma Padilla, 88, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, August 29, 2008. She is survived by her children, Theresa Medoro of Winchester, VI, Richard Padilla, Mando Padilla, Helen Padilla and life partner, Gary, Conchie Halas and husband, Geno, Maxine DiBernardo and husband, Joe, all of Albuquerque; 17 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Padilla; daughter, Baby Theresa; parents, Concha and Antonio Gomez; sister, Margaret Chavez; and brothers, Alfred, Robert, Eloy, and Billy Gomez. Mrs. Padilla was also preceded in death by her brother, Joe "Tito" Gomez by sixteen hours. He went ahead of her to Heaven to await her with open arms. Mrs. Padilla had a lifelong career in the restaurant industry. She loved bingo, among other hobbies. Emma lived through and survived many historic events. Mass will be celebrated, Tuesday, 10:00 am at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5310 Claremont NE, Albuquerque, NM. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery 1900 Edith NE, Albuquerque, NM. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Richard Padilla, Izaak Cordova, Gabriel Padilla, Jonathon and Jeremy Halas, and Joseph DiBernardo, and great-grandson Daniel Johnson. Rosary will be recited Monday, September 1, 2008 at 7:00 pm at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. The Padilla family would like to thank the staff of Las Palomas Nursing and Rehab Facility for all their care and support. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
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