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Kate Padilla Obituary
Kate (Catalina) Padilla went on to be with the Lord on December 29, 2025, she joined her family that preceded her; husband, Benny; son, Paul; and daughter, Gloria, as well as 11 brothers and 1 sister. She was born on June 13, 1928 and grew up in New Mexico, moved to California and returned to Albuquerque.
She will be sorely missed by all of her family including her sons; Benny, wife, Maggie, Herman, wife, Patty, Robert, wife, Anita; and daughter, Anna and her husband, Chris and her grandkids with their families, Joseph, Timothy, Angela, Phillip, Diana, David, Hannah, Sarah, Alyssa, and Brianna, and 8 great-grandkids.
Rosary, later Testimonials and reception at French Funerals, 9300 Gold Course RD NW, Abq, January 15, 2025, 6:30-9:00pm, Catholic Mass, cemetery and reception later 9am-12pm starting at St. Anne's 1400 Arenal Rd SW, ABQ.
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Rose Martinez
January 14, 2026
To the family of my Aunt Catalina my heart goes out to your family. Catalina life was a blessing your memory a treasure. May you find Eternal Peace. Love Always your niece Rose Romero Martinez.
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