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MONTOYA -- Bennie Padilla, 87, born in Miera, NM, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 15, 2007. Bennie was a disabled WWII veteran and a life member of the VFW, DAV and the American Legion. He received a Purple Heart and four bronze campaign stars; was in the Tunisian, Sicilian, Rome, Arno and German campaigns, and served under General Patton in the European African Middle Eastern Theatre. Bennie is survived by his two daughters Linda Montoya and Victoria Van Buren both of Colorado; four grandsons; three granddaughters; one great-grandson; three sisters; one brother; and numerous nieces and nephews including his devoted nephew and caretaker, Ivan Montoya. Visitation will be one hour prior to the rosary. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 6:30 p.m. at French Mortuary Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 9:00 a.m. at Shrine of St. Bernadette, 11401 Indian School Road, NE. Interment will be at 1:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family extends special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Veterans Medical Center for the excellent care and compassion he received. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Tue September 18, 2007