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WILLIE PADILLA Obituary

Willie R. Padilla Jr., passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014. He was born January 7, 1962 in El Paso, Texas. Willie is preceded in death by his parents W. Raul and Jesusita Padilla Sr. and his sister Bertha P. Alfaro. He is survived by his sisters: Irma P. Garcia and Olga Padilla; one brother: Fernie (Sonia) Padilla; and numerous nephews and nieces. We thank God for Blessing us with such an awesome brother. He graduated from Cathedral High School (class of 1980). Received an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice in 1992 from El Paso Community College and received two Bachelor's degrees from New Mexico State University in 1996. Willie was an altar boy at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church until the age of 18. He taught catechisms and confirmation classes at different Catholic Church's. Willie was assigned the task of advising couples in marriage counseling classes (to this he would say "…go figure that, me a single guy, what is God doing to me?"). He taught citizenship and English Classes at Sacred Heart Church. Willie belonged to the Knights of Columbus Cristo Rey Assembly Council 638, serving as a Faithful Navigator and then as a Grand Knight. He was a former board member of the following organizations and committees: Visiting Nurses Organization (VNA), Adult Protective Services (APS), City's Organization for the Aging and Disable, Catholic Diocese of El Paso Financial Dept, and DRMS. He was a former member of the Serran Club, and numerous other organizations. Willie opened and directed several Adult Day Care Centers. His love for the elderly was unconditional. His passion for defending his "Viejitos" from any harm or abuse was immense. He would go out of his way to help a complete stranger, for Willie there was no difference whether you were white, black or brown, what race or creed they were; to him you were a human being and that was all he cared about. He was a Eucharist Minister, and was proud to protect others as an employee of Sun City Security Service. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 pm on Friday, September 12, 2014 at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with a Vigil Service at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be at 12 noon on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at St. Patrick Cathedral. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Service under the direction of HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME 1060 Carolina 598-3332

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Published by El Paso Times from Sep. 11 to Sep. 18, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for WILLIE PADILLA

18 Entries

Sylvia Morales

February 12, 2015

Olga, having just heard the news of the passing of your loving brother Willie. Just want you to know I am thinking of you. I send my sincere condolences. From everything you have ever told me about him, he will be sorely missed. Be thankful he is now with both parents and sister. Remember I am here for you, just call.

Jessica Montes

October 6, 2014

Olga and Padilla Family, what a shock it has been to hear that Willie is no longer with us. I will always hold him dear in my heart with the memories of us all going to Juarez for dinner, and shopping all those years ago…the hospitality & friendship will never be forgotten. Sincere sympathy to you all. God Bless You.

Patrick Turley

September 16, 2014

Willie was a founding member of the Adult Protective Services Silver Star Board and was passionate in his role supporting our staff to protect the elderly from abuse, neglect or exploitation. Willie always sought to serve the vulnerable adults in our community. God bless Willie and his family. He will be missed!

Patrick Turley, APS Regional Director
El Paso

David Seeber

September 14, 2014

Willie, I was so sad to hear of your passing. You touched many lives while here on earth. You did things Gods way and I know the lord has prepared a wonderful place for you to rest. I was honored and blessed to know you. You were truly one of a kind. My condolences to your family and friends and brother Knights who are grieving along with me. You have a heart as big as the sun. Your spirit will live on in my heart! God Bless you always!

Love,

David Michael Seeber
PGK Council 11926 St. Thomas Aquinas

The Cathedral High School Alumni Association Los Que Van Quedando (LQVQ)

September 13, 2014

We the Cathedral High School Alumni wish extend to the Willie Padilla, family our deepest sympathy. There is little that we can say that will comfort you in this hour of your bereavement.

May you find solace in the inspiring memories of the exemplary life of our brother, Willie. May he enjoy his eternal rest and the rewards he has earned.

We hope that you derive some measure of comfort in the knowledge that we share your grief. It saddens the heart when one of our own is sent to his Glorious Reward. But you can rest assured that Willie will not be forgotten by his brothers.

Willie will be remembered on the November 2014 School Alumni Memorial Mass at the St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Sam Mendoza

September 13, 2014

Willie you gave me good advice on my present job and encouragement to have a medical procedure done and most important you helped out my mom. Thank you god bless you

Cindy Lujan

September 13, 2014

My deepest and sincere condolences to he's Fam.

Yolanda Barrientos

September 13, 2014

My condolences to your family

Leo Mendoza

September 12, 2014

Hermano Willie,
God has added another angel to his ranks with you to watch over His children here on Earth. In such a short time of getting to know you while on Men's Team for Sacred Heart, it was a blessing to me to learn of your passion for helping the community and to receive some humble words of wisdom from you. Never did I imagine that what we had both planned for the community would never get a chance to blossom....but with due diligence, I promise brother to continue to do what I can, in what little capacity that I can to help merge both of our ideas for both of the communities we serve. Thank you brother Willie for sharing with me your leadership skills and vision for helping others, especially the disadvantaged. You will be missed brother, God bless you and the comfort the family you leave behind. Rest well Willie, you deserve it.

Paula Cruz

September 12, 2014

What A Good & Generous Man Willie Was. Although I Didn't Know Him Much, He Always Showed So Much Compassion Towards My Grandma Chavez (His Tia). He Will Stay Forever In Our Hearts.

Bobby Arellano & family

September 12, 2014

My deepest and sincere condolences to all of the Padilla family. All of our prayers are with you all. Willie was indeed a great friend that will truly be very missed by everybody who knew him. Willie, you where always so full of life and always laughing and joking with everyone, with that happy go lucky attitude.which was indeed priceless. Again we will greatly miss you but you will forever be in our hearts and memories, May you "Rest In Peace"

Patsy Retana-Padilla

September 12, 2014

One day my beloved Pappy Jose H. Padilla "tu Tio" went on to meet Our Lord and than my sister Irene Alvarez-Padilla "tu prima" decided to go join Them as well. As our family was left to face the emotions and grief of having lost such loved and precious family in our hearts and lives... here comes Primo Willy not only did you lead us back to a brighter day you did it with humor, love, care and with a big sincere heart because that's who you were. You understood our hurt and you knew God meant well and for that Primo I will always be appreciative. You were what God wants us to be on earth and did your teaching of that to everyone well. Thank you for caring and loving "my viejito" and us as well. Primo give great big hugs and kisses to my Pappy and my Hermana and until we ALL meet again...Enjoy dancing with them once again.
Love U Primo
Patsy Retana-Padilla

Dr. Nancy Crider

September 12, 2014

Mr. Padilla was such a beautiful person, very loving with both people, and his animals. He would always have a smile and a kind word any time of the day. My prayers and thoughts are with his family and I know he is happy in the Lords arms.

September 12, 2014

Willie God Bless, RIP .

Joe Grijalva Jr.

September 12, 2014

Wille, thank you for your kindness, generousity and faithfulness. On behalf of our parents Joe and Estella, and family, we offer our condolences to the Padilla family. Your light will always shine with everyone you have touched. Rest in peace, hermanito.

David Walker

September 11, 2014

Willie,

you were a good man, and you lived a God pleasing life. May God Grant you rest eternal, and may light perpetual shine upon you. May Our Lady always keep your soul under her mantle of protection, and may Our Redeemer find you worthy of the Kkingdom of Heaven.

Your brother in Christ,
David Walker Sanchez
CHS class of 1980.
Go Irish!

Ricky Delgado

September 11, 2014

We are deeply sadden by the loss of Willie. I would like to offer my condolences to all of the Padilla family. He has taken his place at the lord's table. "Till we see each other again" May God Bless All.

SK David Saucedo

September 10, 2014

Willie was a fellow Sir Knight may God bless his family

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