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PADILLA -- Chris (Buddy) Padilla, 78, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 25, 2007, after a short illness. Chris was a loving and generous husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who is survived by his wife of 57 years, Rita; daughtera, Debra and husband, David, and Kathleen and husband, Clark; son, Chris and wife, Karen; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and three sisters, Helen Herrera, Susie Robles and Marcia Gutierrez. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cristobal and Maria Lena Padilla; and sisters, Anna Piper and Mary Lovato. Chris graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1947 and later went to work for Sandia National Laboratories where he retired in 1989 after 41 years. Following his retirement, Chris did volunteer work for Anna Kaseman Hospital and the Albuquerque Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Chris was an avid traveler, and enjoyed seeing the world aboard a cruise ship with his wife, family and friends. Chris will always be remembered as a person who never met a stranger. The family would like to thank the staff of Harmony Hospice, especially Larry, for the comfort provided to our loved one. Rosary will be recited Thursday, November 29, 2007, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 30, 2007, 9:00 a.m., at John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Harmony Hospice, 5700 Harper Dr. NE, Suite 450, 87109 or the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, 87111. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Thu November 29, 2007