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PADILLA -- Tony N. Padilla, 93, life long resident of Albuquerque, crossed over to eternal life with our Lord on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at home of cardiac arrest after a long courageous battle with cancer. Part of the "Greatest Generation", who survived the Depression years at an early age through hard work, he proudly served his country during WWII in the Pacific, enlisting in the Army. As many of his generation, after the war, he returned home to his wife and child to help build the United States we all enjoy now thru simple hard work. He worked for Sears Roebuck from April 1939 until he retired in the mid 1980's, at which time he enjoyed fishing, golfing, and his garden. Tony is survived by his beloved wife of 72 1/ 2 years, Rose; daughter, Gloria Cameron of Portland, OR; son, David; granddaughter, Deanna; grandson, Jason; and great-grandson, Trevor, all of California; brothers, Edward and Eustacio Padilla of Albuquerque; sister, Isabel Kozlowski of Alameda, and Flora Castillo of Albuquerque; and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tranquilino and Eugenia Padilla; sisters, Emma Lovato, Lucia Martinez, and Cecelia Armijo. Rosary will be held on Friday, August 20, 2010, 9:30 a.m., with Mass following at 10:00 a.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5310 Claremont NE, where he served as an Usher for many years. Interment at Santa Fe National Cemetery will follow. Pallbearers will be Edward Padilla, Jerry Manzanares, Tony Kozlowski, Jr., Chris Armijo, Lawrence Castillo, and Frank Lovato, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Edward Padilla, Sr., Eustacio Padilla, Dave Chavez, Dave Archuleta, Arthur Lovato, and Victor Padilla. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE suite 300, 87111 or to the Animal Humane Association of NM, 615 Virginia SE, 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Tony at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE. (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Wed August 18, 2010