Funeral Mass for Margarita Rose Padilla 47, of Milan, New Mexico will be held on Monday-October 18, 2010-10:00 AM at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Grants Memorial Park. The Very Rev. Alberto Avella will be the celebrant.
A rosary will be held on Sunday-October 17, 2010-7:00 PM at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church.
Margarita was born on August 6, 1963 in Grants, New Mexico and she passed away on October 13, 2010 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was employed with CCA in Milan at the time of her death.
Margarita was a loving, wife, mom, sister and friend to everyone and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her loving husband: Steve Padilla of Milan, New Mexico; Sons: Daniel Padilla and companion Jessica Dominguez of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Fabian Padilla of Milan, New Mexico; sister: Corrina Sandoval and husband Bino of San Mateo, New Mexico; Brothers: Ruben Muniz and wife Tammie of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Raul B. Muniz and wife April of Arvada, Colorado.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Blas Muniz and Belen Nunez Muniz.
Pallbearers will be: Alvino Sandoval, Mike Sweeney, Jeff Carpenter, Albert Sanchez, Jr., Ruben Padilla, Jr., and Julian Padilla.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Anthony Gallegos, Tommy Martinez, Ariel Muniz, Nicolo Muniz, Meagen Muniz, Heather Muniz, Jeremy Muniz, Mario Muniz, Antonette Carpenter, Zelfa Sweeney,Veronica McQueen and Adam Jaramillo.