Palemon Pascual Padilla, 73, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on December 23, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dociteo & Fininia Padilla, brothers, Arturo, Luciano, Abel and Abran Padilla. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Padilla, children, Vincent Padilla (Mary Dee), Christopher Padilla, Renee Lucero (OV), Annette Gallegos (David). He is also survived by nine grandchildren, sister and brothers, Eralia Martinez, Fares Padilla (Socorro), Roger Padilla (Angela), sisters in law, Arabela, Maria Elva Padilla and many special nephews and nieces.



Rosary was recited on December 27, 2009. Funeral mass was held on December 28, 2009. Both services were held at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Arroyo Hondo. Interment was held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.