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PADILLA -- Sam James Padilla, 72, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at his home in Socorro, NM. He was born September 29, 1936 in Polvadera, NM to Eugenio and Miquelita (Chavez) Padilla. He retired from the Santa Fe Railroad in 1993, after 40 years of service. Sam was a member of the Senior Olympics where he was involved in many of the activities. He is preceded in death by his parents; his siblings: Helen Jojola, Rosie Garcia, Seles Padilla Sr. and Paul Padilla. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Susie Martinez Padilla of their home in Socorro; daughters, Barbara J. Daugherty and husband, Steve of Gallup, NM, Paula Deweese and husband, Brian of Socorro, and JoAnn Daley and husband, Michael of Socorro; sister, Lily Apodaca of Polvadera, NM; sister-in-law, Perfie Padilla of Albuquerque, NM; brothers-in-law, Sam Barreras and wife, Rosie of Belen, NM; Jerry Barreras and wife, Marylou of Albuquerque; and Bruno Barreras and wife, Sheila of Paradise, CA; grandchildren, Mandi Vaquera and husband, Victor, and Briana Deweese; great-grandchildren: Analysia Vaquera, Megynn Fierro, Jaye Marie Fierro, and Jonah Vaquera; and a very special sister, Erlinda Chavez and her husband, Ernest of Las Cruces, NM. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the San Miguel Catholic Church in Socorro with Celebration of the Funeral Mass immediately following. Father Andy Pavlak as Celebrant. Burial will be in the Polvadera Cemetery. Pallbearers are Carlos Tafoya, Louie Armijo, Joseph Tafoya, Joe Sanchez, Ross Salazar and David Gallegos. Honorary Pallbearers are all of his Senior Olympics softball teamates. A reception will follow at the San Lorenzo Catholic Church in Polvadera. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the UNM Cancer Center in Albuquerque, NM. Arrangements are under the care of Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, 309 Garfield, Socorro, NM. 87801. (575)835-1530.
        Published on: Mon July 27, 2009