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ANGELINA P. (ANGIE) PADILLA Age 88, a resident of Kearney, MO, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Angie was born on July 9, 1923 in Willard, New Mexico the daughter of Leopoldo P. and Cecilia (Bole) Padilla. She was their ninth child and born just minutes before her twin brother Solomon B. She spent her childhood in Willard and did not leave until she was married. On March 11, 1943 she married the love of her life, Juan B. Torres in Willard, New Mexico. He served in the United States Army until he retired in 1965. As a result they lived all over the United States and for a period of time in France. She has always been a member of the Catholic Church wherever she has lived. Most recently of the Church of the Annunciation in Kearney. She was preceded in death by her husband Juan on September 16, 1978. Also by her parents, five brothers Maximilian C. Padilla, Secundino N. Padilla, Cleofas A. Padilla, Salomon Padilla, and her twin Salomon B. Padilla, four sisters Charlotte Gonzales, Henrietta Brooks, Beatrice Padilla, and Cecilia Besgrove. Survivors include her son Michael (Micki) Torres; five grandchildren Matthew (Jonalyn) Torres, Dr.'s Melaine (Matthew) Sublette, Audrey (Derek) Petersen, Ryan Torres, and Keith Torres; eight great-grandchildren Ryanna Petersen, Samantha Torres, Owen Petersen, Eli Petersen, Olivia Torres, Jace Sublette, Caleb Petersen, and Mia Sublette; a sister Katie (William) Moore and numerous nieces and nephews. Angelina will be laid to rest in the Santa Fe National Cemetery with her husband Juan. In lieu of flowers the family has ask that memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Kearney Family Foundation, PO Box 391, Kearney, MO 64060
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