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Rodney James Padilla Sr.

FUNERAL HOME

Maple Hill Funeral Home

3300 Shawnee Drive

Kansas City, Kansas

Rodney Padilla Obituary

Rodney James Padilla, Sr., 53, of Kansas City, MO, met his savior on January 10, 2006, at North Kansas City Hospital. Mass of Christian burial to be held at 10 a.m., Monday, January 16, at Holy Name Catholic Church. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 68 p.m., Sunday, at Maple Hill Funeral Home; where the Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m., Sunday. Rodney was born on November 30, 1952, to Rodrigo and Virginia (Bustamante) Padilla and was a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area. He retired from the United States Postal Service in 2001, after 26 years of service as a Letter Carrier. Rodney lived everyday of his life to the fullest and on his own terms. He enjoyed his time with family and friends in spite of suffering from renal failure and required dialysis since 2001. Rodney and his family were looking toward January 18, 2006, when he was to receive a kidney transplant. His sister, Teri Padilla, was to be the donor. Instead, by his death, Rodney was able to offer a chance at life to another by becoming an organ donor, himself. Rodney was preceded in death by his parents, Rodrigo and Virginia; and infant twin daughters, Christine and Jennifer. He is survived by his wife, Stacie; daughter, Denise Gomez and husband, George; son, Rodney, Jr., and wife, Teresa; daughter, Monique; son, Dominic; granddaughters, Alexa and Corrina Gomez; brother, Craig Padilla; brother, Brian Padilla; sister, Teri Padilla and companion, Ann Hart; sister, Yvonne Sanchez and husband, Rudy; and many other family members and friends that loved him and will miss him more than words can express. (Arr: Maple Hill Funeral Home, 913-8313345)

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jan. 13, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Rodney Padilla

39 Entries

Love Forever, Stacie

February 19, 2006

Stacie Santoyo-Padilla

February 19, 2006

Why Did You Leave Us So Soon...

Rodney I don't understand why you left us so soon. Why it had to happen. It would only have been a couple of days when you would have had your transplant. We would have been complete.

You left us with our hearts aching, our lives are lost without you. Lost with emptiness that can't be filled. We don't understand why.

The only thing I can understand is that God must of have had a different plan for you. He needed you home now. And when the time comes he will join us. Mean while watch over us and keep us close.

We always love and miss you.

KATHLEEN GONZALEZ

February 18, 2006

STASI,MONIQUE&DOMINIC, ARE PRAYS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU EVERY MINUTE OF EACH DAY! ONLY GOD KNOWS WHY HE WANTED RODNEY HOME SO SOON! WE LOVE YOU GUY'S AND ARE HERE FOR YOU, FOR WHEN EVER YOU SHALL NEED US, AND WE PRAY AND BLESS THE WHOLE FAMILY! WITH ALL ARE HEARTS AND PRAYERS WE LOVE YOU ALL. LOVE , RON ,KAT & AYSHA GONZALEZ

February 12, 2006

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February 12, 2006

Lucy Santoyo

January 25, 2006

Stacie,Monique,Dominic,Denise, & Rodney and to all of the family of Rodney it breaks my heart to see your hurt. I know that there is nothing I could do to repair your sorrow but to express my prayers, love and any help I could give you. Rodney will be very missed as he said--he was the best son-in-law I had.

RONDA PEREZ

January 22, 2006

DEAR YVONNE AND FAMILY,

MY PRAYES AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OFF YOU,RODNEY WILL BE MISSED,HE IS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON,HE IS ALL OUR'S ANGEL NOW.

LOVE,RONDA PEREZ AND FAMILY

Ronda perez

January 22, 2006

DEAR YVONNE AND FAMILY,

MY PRAYERS AND LOVE IS WITH ALL OF YOU,RODNEY IS NOW IN A BETTER PLACE WITH NO MORE PAIN AND SUFFERING,HE IS NOW LOOKING AFTER ALL OF US,HE IS A VERY CARING AND SPECIAL PERSON.WHO WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM.LOVE FROM RONDA PEREZ AND FAMILY.

Roy& Saundra Chadd

January 21, 2006

Our deepest condolences to Staci and children

Jennifer Magana-Muniz

January 19, 2006

Rodney and Denise,

May god be with you and your family during this time of loss.

Your cousin

debbie reffitt

January 17, 2006

Stacie,

ALL MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE KIDS. I KNOW RODNEY IS IN HEAVEN HAVING A GREAT TIME. ALL THE PAIN IS GONE. NO MORE WORRIES. HANG IN THERE STACIE. I THINK OF YOU OFTEN. RODNEY WAS A BLAST TO WORK WITH AT GPO.

GOD BLESS YOU AND THE KIDS.

Chila (Perez) Thompson

January 16, 2006

To the Padiila family from the Thompson (Perez) family I offer you all our deepest sympathy.I know their are no words to ease the loss of your brother but Rodney is now in a better place where he has no sickness and is now your gaurdian angel watching over you all and those he left behind.I remember seeing him at my cousin's taco dinner and cathing up on what had been happening in our lives and enjoying our running into each other,that smile is what I remember seeing last but alot of good memories I have of Rodney will always be there too. Again may God comfort you all in your time of healing.Chila(Perez)Thompson and Family

Cassie Whitmore

January 16, 2006

Stacie,

I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Yvonne Sanchez (Padilla)

January 15, 2006

First and formost, a BIG thanks to each and everyone who took the time and expressed their condolances and/or love for my brother Rodney. It is understandable that he will be missed by alot of people. We (his brothers and sisters) feel that we've lost two people; a father and brother.

There are few people that are more stirring than Olympic medalist, and my brother Rodney was one of them. He turned his weakness (sickness) to strength. He had a champion's heart. And I thank God that my brother was a Christian.

I believe because he loved God, he was able to feel joy and peace in spite of his immediate, challenging circumstances. I will miss him dearly.

"I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me stength. (Pilippians 4:11b-13)"

Debbie Wiegand

January 15, 2006

I started working with Rodney in 1986 when I started at the Post Office. Rodney always brightened the day with his hand written comics and he loved to tape a tail or note on people and everyone got a big kick out of it until the person caught on. I considered him and Stacie very good friends and will miss Rodney alot. My heart goes out to Stacie and all his children and family. You are in my thoughts always.

Bob & Jan Turner

January 15, 2006

To Brian and family, We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in

our thoughts and prayers.

Bob and Jan Turner

RJ MOORE

January 15, 2006

TO THE ENTIRE PADILLA FAMILY:

My prayers are with you all during this time of your lost. We knew GOD had a better plan. Somewhere walking around HEAVEN now Rodney is using that big smile to shine down on all of us. His pain and suffering is over. He is probably trying to figure out how to deliver his HEAVENLY MAIL on Time. Respectfully Submitted

RJ Moore KCMO

Rita Feyen

January 14, 2006

Our deepest and sincere sympathy to you and your family from Rita M. Feyen, Charmoin, and Rodney's godchild Theresa.

Leo and Kristine Segura

January 14, 2006

Our condolences to Rodney's family and to those he left behind, espcially his wife Stacie.

Sue Findley-Rinehart

January 14, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Taryn Bilbruck

January 14, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

mary kay villegas alitz

January 14, 2006

Stacy and the Padilla family. You and your family are in my prayers. May God be with you and bless you in this time.

Francis Bustamante

January 14, 2006

I extend my deepest condolences to Stacy, the kids, and my cousins Craig, Brian, Terri, and Yvonne. I love you and I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Eva (Hahn) Flannagan

January 14, 2006

Stacie & Family

I was glad to have met and worked with you both at the Post Office My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

George Vega

January 13, 2006

Brian, my families thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of your loss. I am glad to have known Rodney, we will miss him. May God bless and comfort you and your family.

Joe & Marie McElfish

January 13, 2006

We were fortunate to meet Rodney our prayers and condolences go out to Stacie and the Padilla family he will be missed

Tom Panis

January 13, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are extended to Rodney's entire family.

May God bless you all.

Erica and Larry Franco

January 13, 2006

To the Padilla family,

We would like to send our condolances to everyone. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Christina Franco

January 13, 2006

My condolences to the Padilla family. You all are in my prayers . May God put your mind and hearts at ease at this trying time. He will be missed.

Ginger Hernandez

January 13, 2006

My deepest sympathy at this time of loss, Ps91:11 For he orders his angels to protect you wherever you go...

Erica Garcia

January 13, 2006

Denise & Rodney .My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss . Your Dad will always be remembered by his beautiful smile .

albert mendez

January 13, 2006

My Heart felt condolences to the Padilla family and may God Bless all of you and forever keep you in his prayers.

Anthony Rodriguez

January 13, 2006

Condolences to the Padilla Family.

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort each and every one of you in this time of loss.

Anthony & Benina Rodriguez

Sara & Joe Candelario

January 13, 2006

Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of loss in your lives.

Gloria Rodriquez

January 13, 2006

Condolences to the Padilla Family in this time of grief. Rodney will always be remembered in our hearts and memories for his wonderful smile and generous spirit. He was a gift to everyone he loved. Keep strong you are all in our prayers. The Rodriquez Family

Yolanda Rios

January 13, 2006

My heartfelt condolences to your family. I have known you all since I was about 13 years old. May god comfort you and give you strength.

Sincerely,

Yolanda (Peregrina)& Danny Rios

RICK HIGGINS

January 13, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

monica pacheco

January 13, 2006

Dear Padilla Family

I knew Rodney since high school.He was always a very nice person.He liked everyone he knew. I will miss him also. To Ace who was always by Rodney's side I know he will always be your angel. God needed another rose for his garden and Rodney was the lucky one who got picked. I know there can not be a more beautiful place than by the side of our LORD JESUS CHRIST. I am glad that Rodney knew that to.

Padilla family, may God comfort your souls, and heal your hearts.

May God have Mercy on His Soul, and also for those of us left behind.

We will miss you.

Monica & Larry Pacheco

Felix Padilla

January 13, 2006

Rodney will always be remembered for his loving heart and big smile. Our prayers are with cousin Rodney's family.

Felix, Ysabel, Leoni, Jose, Maribel & Nico

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