CARLOS L. PADILLA

CARLOS L. PADILLA, 66,    a resident of Española, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2009 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ezequiel and Adela Padilla; sisters, Delcida Montoya and Epimenia Romero and other loving niece and nephews. Carlos retired after many years of service as a heavy equipment operator for KSL in Los Alamos. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Mr. Padilla is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Padilla of Española; daughters, Doreen Romero and husband Anthony of Seboyeta, Denise Padilla and Maria Padilla both of Española; grandchildren, Carlos Baca and wife Felisia of Albuquerque, Anthony Romero Jr. and Zacary Romero both of Seboyeta; brothers and sisters, Leandro Padilla and wife Rebecca, Rose Lucero all of Cuba, Nancy Herrera and husband Adan, Ezequiel Padilla Jr. and wife Agnes and Lena Lucero all of Albuquerque; great-grandson, Carlos Max Baca II of Albuquerque and numerous nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. Cremation is being planned. Services are pending. Please call funeral home for services times. His grandchildren named as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society. The Padilla family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477 or www.devargasfuneral.com