Feb. 22—Isabel Padilla Isabel Padilla, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Isabel was preceded in death by her husband of fifty six years, Santiago (Jimmy); and two great-grandsons, Kayden and Jakob Montoya. She is survived by her five children: Gloria Padilla-Carlson, Priscilla Padilla-Griego (Ernie), Roger Padilla, Angelina Padilla (Anna), and Rita Lucero (Frank). Isabel had nine grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a nephew, Alejandro Encinias; a niece, Isabel Garcia, and dear friends too numerous to mention. Isabel was born Saturday, June 16, 1928, in La Liendre, New Mexico. Isabel worked at APS for many years and formed friendships that lasted to her death. Her joy in being with family and friends was unmatched. Until the very end, Isabel looked forward to every social gathering and she never met a stranger who didn’t become a friend. On Monday, February 24, 2025, visitation will be at 5:00 pm at FRENCH-Lomas, followed by a Rosary at 6:00 PM. Hermanos de La Fraternidad Piadosa de Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno, of which Jimmy Padilla was a member, will lead the Rosary. On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 10:00 am, a Funeral Mass will be held at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd NE, followed by a reception at the St. Bernadette Parish Hall. On Friday, February 28, 2025, an interment ceremony will be held at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd NE, at 1:00 pm. Please visit our online guestbook for Isabel at www.FrenchFunerals.com.
