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Obituary for Padilla


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday August 14, 2003

IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELSIE CHAVEZ PADILLA JUNE 16, 1928 - AUGUST 14, 2002She always leaned to watch for us, Anxious if we were late, In winter by the window, In summer by the gate; And though we mocked her tenderly, who had such foolish care, The long way home would seem more safe Because she waited there. Her thoughts were all so full of us, She never could forget And so I think that where she is She must be watching yet, Waiting till we come home to her Anxious if we were late Watching from Heaven's window Leaning from Heaven's gate.Thanks for being such a wonderful Mom. Please pray for us as much as we pray for you.In our hearts forever.