Joseph Gilbert Padilla

Joseph Gilbert Padilla obituary, Parker, CO

Joseph Gilbert Padilla

Joseph Padilla Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Parker Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. on Oct. 16, 2025.

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Joseph Gilbert Padilla, 51, of Castle Rock, Colorado, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025,
at University Hospital in Denver, Colorado, surrounded by his family.
Joe was born on May 5, 1974, in Laramie, Wyoming to Louis and Josephine Padilla. He lived in
Laramie throughout his early childhood before his parents relocated to Castle Rock, Colorado in
1984. Joe graduated from Douglas County High School in 1992.
Growing up, Joe loved playing baseball and spending time with his friends. He especially
enjoyed teaching his nieces and nephews many of life's lessons, which always involved an
adventure. As he got older, he became a masterful pool player, joining the local APA pool
leagues and playing well. Joe was a skilled carpenter and began working for Castle Pines Golf
Club alongside his dad when he was 14. Much of the beautiful furniture on display at Castle
Pines were created by Joe. He worked there for 36 years before retiring in 2024. He loved
Castle Pines and its staff and members.
Joe's other passions included watching the Colorado Avalanche with his sons and wife, enjoying
Denver Broncos games with his friends, and spending time with his family. He had a boisterous
laugh and never missed an opportunity to make a joke or tease the people he loved. He was a
beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend.
Joe is survived by his wife, Debbie and his sons Devon (Miranda) and Joey. He is also survived by
his mother, Josephine, Castle Rock; his four sisters: Chrissy (Dave) Witt, Laramie; Florence Pike,
Highlands Ranch, Wendy Padilla, Denver; and Karla (Gary) Johnson, Highlands Ranch, and his
Mother-in-law Susan from The Villages, Florida. Joe has many nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts,
cousins, and friends who adored him.
Joe is preceded in death by his father, Louis; his brother, Steve; his nephew, Craig Cook; and his
brothers-in-law Marlowe Jones and Jeff Pike.
Services will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Olinger Andrews Caldwell Gibson Chapel,
407 Jerry Street in Castle Rock, with Pastor Kenny Kneezle officiating. The viewing will start at
10:30 a.m. with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m. A reception will immediately follow
at the chapel. Cremation will take place at Parker Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Donate Life America or American Diabetes
Association.
Arrangements are under the care of Parker Funeral Home. Online condolences can be
submitted at https://www.pfh-co.com/
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