Ricardo N. Padilla

PADILLA - Ricardo N., 79, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 20, 2009. Ricardo was born on June 17, 1930 to Jose and Paulita (Nieto) Padilla in Cedar Grove, NM. Ricardo is survived by his sons, Lorenzo Padilla and wife Mary, Ernesto Padilla, David Padilla and wife Vivian, his daughter Virginia and husband Joe Nelson, and son Richard Padilla and wife Sandy, 13 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. Ricardo was a member of the Carpenters Union and served in the US Air Force in the Firefighter Rescue Division. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice de La Luz at 505.217.2490. Mr. Padilla's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222