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Padilla -- Mrs. Frances Padilla died Monday in Albuquerque at the age of 88. Mrs. Padilla was a member of the San Jose Catholic Church. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed, and always remembered by the ones who loved her. We have lost our wonderful best friend. She will now be sleeping with the angels and guiding with her loved ones up on heaven. Love you Mama. Mrs. Padilla is survived by her son, Robert Padilla; daughters, Reina Nuanez, Martha Karns, Rosemary Hernandez, Virginia Mermis, and Frances Sanchez, a granddaughter that she raised. She is also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mrs. Padilla will be held on Thursday at San Jose Church with the Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at San Jose Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joey Buchow, Chuck Karns, Martin Avila, Mark Mermis, Paul Lopez and Mike Bonilla. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Availa, Glen Karns, Ray Acuna, Tony Padilla Flores, Frank Karns, Wayne Karns, Donald Karns, Anthony Gallegos, Paul Herrera, Robert Salas and Joe Herrera. Visitation for Mrs. Padilla will be held in the Mortuary Chapel on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Padilla Residence, 2410 Williams SE and on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the San Jose Church. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Tue September 12, 2000