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Padilla -- Mr. Luis Padilla died on Saturday at the age of 99 years. Mr. Padilla was a World War I Veteran who received the Purple Heart. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre medal from France this August. Mr. Padilla was a lifetime member of the DAV Chapter 3. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucina; and great grandson, Brian. Mr. Padilla is survived by his son, Bill J. Padilla and his wife, Michele of Albuquerque; his grandchildren, Bill Padilla Jr. and wife, Karen of Pagosa Springs, CO, Kathleen Sanchez and husband, Michael of Alb, Robert Padilla and wife, Suzanne of Boise, Idaho, John Padilla of Alb, Patty Padilla of Alb, Karen Martinez and husband, Mervin of Alb; ten great grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. Funeral Services for Mr. Padilla will be held Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Salazar & Sons Mortuary Chapel with Minister Robert Padilla officiating. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sean Padilla, Robert Padilla, John Padilla, Paul Sanchez, Mervin Martinez and Michael Sanchez. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
        Published on: Mon December 13, 1999