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Cecilia Padilla Obituary

PADILLA CECILIA M. PADILLA, 69 September 13, 1941 – October 8, 2010 Our beautiful mother, friend, confidant, and accomplice. The Lord has taken you from us so abruptly, but you will live forever in our hearts. You are the light of our lives and you will be greatly missed yet never forgotten. Thank you for being THE BEST MOTHER IN THE WORLD! Survived by son Chris Padilla III/Julie; daughter Estella Padilla/4 grandchildren; daughter Veronica Padilla//Alejandra Sanchez-4 grandchildren; sisters Norma Valenzuela and Livia Crooks. Memorial Service will be Friday, October 22, 2010 at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Services under the direction of HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME 1060 Carolina Drive 598-3332

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Published by El Paso Times from Oct. 21 to Oct. 23, 2010.

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Norma Gonzales(Jimenez)

October 25, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to Cecilia's family. I have very fond memories of your mother and will always remember the beautiful lady she was. My deepest sympathy.

Sandy McKinley

October 24, 2010

I am deeply sadden for your lost. Your mother was a good woman. I am sorry that we could not be there with the rest of the family. I know she is watching all of you from above. We will keep you in our prayers and know that me and the twins are sending our love.

October 22, 2010

Your mother was a loving and caring person. She will be greatly missed by all those who were fortunate enough to have known her. God will give you the strength you need to get through this tremendous heartache and loss.

Vivi Vidalez & Family

Rocio Sanchez-Barrera

October 22, 2010

Sista, I am truly sorry about your loss. I Know nothing anyone says will comfort you or your family, but I do hope that time will make it a little easier to cope with it and God gives you the strenght you will need. My love is with you and your family.

Love: Rocio, Victor, Siul & Uziel

Betsy Castro

October 22, 2010

My deepest condolences go to the family of Mrs. Padilla. She was a great lady with a great outlook – very positive.

Jennifer Dominguez & Daniel Coronado

October 22, 2010

We are sorry for your loss. May God give you strength to endure this difficult moment. Know that you have an angel in heaven watching over you. God bless you.

Guadalupe Gonzalez

October 21, 2010

Me deepest condolences, my heart goes out to the immediate famly. To Cecilia Padilla save a spot for them, you will be together again, I know in my heart that they will see the beacon, to enternal peace and love that waits for us all in heaven...

SofiaHaydee DiazVargas

October 21, 2010

We are at a loss for adequate words to express our sadness for you. We had the blessed opportunity of knowing your mom and We know heaven just received one of the most special angels. You are a reflection of your mom in the way your treat people with respect and empathy. Not to mention the way you make each person feel loved. We are so sorry for your loss. We know you must feel so alone on this journey of losing your mom. We want you to know that We am here for you whenever you need a shoulder.

Nena Cruz

October 21, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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