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Michele "Mickie" Lopez Padilla, 82 years old, passed quietly from this life on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 2:32 pm, in her home with her family at her bedside. Michele was born to parents, Raymundo and Tomasita Lopez in San Marcial, NM, November 13, 1928. The eldest of eight, Michele and her family moved to Albuquerque when she was nine months old, when a flood destroyed her hometown. Michele graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1947. Michele was preceded in death by her husband Bill of 54 years; grandson Brian; brothers Ned, Benny & Bill Riggs; and many other dear family members. Michele is survived by her children including, son Bill J. and wife Karen, daughter Kathleen Sanchez and husband Michael, son Robert and wife Suzanne, son John Padilla, Patty Padilla, and daughter Karen Michele Martinez and husband Mervin Martinez. Michele also leaves behind grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Sean (Fiona), Melissa, Desiree (David), Carlos, Derek, Eileen (Rob), Paul (Valerie), Max, Kieran, Michele, Juanita, Mervin Jr., Elena, Izabel, Pablo, Miquela, Zoey, and Eli. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her joys. Michele is survived by siblings Pauline (J) Pate, Helen (Richard) Armijo, Ray (Joann) Lopez, Hazel Riggs,and Nancy (Jim) Faherty. Last Rites were given by Father Gene of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and a private rosary was recited at her bedside by Willie and Velma Sanchez, along with family prayer by Pastor John Boggs and wife Janie. Her smile could light up a room, and she loved to dance at Bear Canyon Senior Center, where she met many wonderful friends, and special dance partner, Sam. Even though Michele went through many twists and turns in her lifetime, she always was faithful to her God and Savior. She was a mighty woman of virtue and put everything she had not only into her marriage, but also into raising and providing for her children. We love you Mamacita, Grandma Mickie, Grandma Kela, Nana, and Best Friend. A Celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2011, at Rio Grande Baptist Church, 2121 Gun Club Rd S.W., with family visitation at 6:30pm, celebration to follow at 7:00pm. Officiated by Pastor John Boggs.
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