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Yvonne Pettine-Padilla Obituary
December 3, 1940-
June 20, 2025
Yvonne Eleanor Pettine-Padilla, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025. Yvonne was born on December 3, 1940, in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Henry Pettine Sr. and Ernestine Gallegos, Pettine. Yvonne was the middle child of three children and grew up in a home filled with faith, laughter and resilience.
On June 21, 1958, Yvonne married the love of her life, Wilfred Padilla. Yvonne passed away just shy of their 67th wedding anniversary. Their 67-year marriage was a testament to enduring love and partnership, together they welcomed and raised two beautiful boys, Brian and Chad.
Yvonne was a devout Catholic and served as team leader for Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church for many years. Yvonne was a hairdresser for many, many years, she found joy in cooking for others, and she was a great cook.
Yvonne is preceded in death by her father Henry Pettine Sr., her mother Ernestine Gallegos Pettine, her sister Sylvia Pettine Sena, and many more relatives and friends.
Yvonne is survived by her husband, Wilfred Padilla, her sons, Brian (Lorie) Padilla, Chad (Lorraine) Padilla, her brother, Henry (Janice) Pettine Jr., four grandchildren, Aubry, Cameron, Kyler and Alexis Padilla, two great grandchildren, Calob and Christian. And many more relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 10:00AM at Sangre De Christo Catholic Church, 8901 Candeleria Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112. A reception will follow at the parish hall.
The internment will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 9:30 AM at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109.
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Memories and Condolences
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David & Penny Barber
July 24, 2025
Our deepest condolences to Wilfred and family. So sorry for your loss.
Dave & Penny Barber
Betty Hoover
July 24, 2025
My cousin, there is no way to thank you for all of the things you have done for all of us. You taught us to be a good wife and mother, sister and friend. I love you with all my heart cousin and know you will be missed.
Maria aka Lisa Bonney
July 22, 2025
My good friend earned the gate of heaven. She suffered so much never complained. Last words she told me before she died as I was wanting outside the door,
she told me she loved me. She was an amazing person. My condolences to the family and prayers.
Dan Feely
July 22, 2025
A wonderful lady and close friend when I was young. Was so kind to us when we were in our teen years. My condolences to her entire family . Dan
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