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Padilla -- Carlos (Charlie Rey) Padilla, 36, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away unexpectedly. Carlos and his wife, Arlene have three children, Kristie Rae, Nichole and Carlos Rey. He was a true family man who loved his family and loved being surrounded by them. He was an electrician, builder, a coach for his childrens' sports, and a kid at heart. He will be greatly missed by all his playmates. He has six sisters, Debbie Chavez and husband, Larry, Dinah Harvey and husband, Jerrell, Donna Gutierrez and husband, Rodney, Darlene (Nena) Ortega and husband, Jorge, Ramona Moseley and husband, Danny, and Georgia Frankel and husband, Franko; one brother, Ezzard Morales and Daphne; and several nieces and nephews who will miss being chased and tormented by their Uncle Charlie Rey. His Nana Tive Padilla will miss her hito. His loving in-laws, Jose and Lori Madrid, Theresa Madrid, Kathy and Orlando Montoya, Joey and Gina Madrid will miss him at their Sunday Masses together at St. Charles Church. Carlos would want his dogs and cats mentioned because they will miss him also. Carlos is best remembered as strong, confident, smiling, proud, playing with the kids and forever loving life. Funeral services for Mr. Padilla will be held on Thursday at the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated by Father Robert A. Chabot at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A Rosary for Mr. Padilla will be recited on Wednesday evening, 7:00 p.m., at the St. Charles Church by Deacon Lorenzo Castillo. In lieu of flowers, an account has been established for the family at any US New Mexico FCU location (Acct. #940841). Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
        Published on: Wed July 21, 1999