Raul Calderon Padilla

En memoria de Raúl Calderón Padilla

Raúl Calderón Padilla, amado esposo, padre, abuelo, tío y padrino, falleció tranquilamente el 30 de enero del 2026 en San Pablo, California, rodeado de sus seres queridos. Tenía 90 años.

Raúl nació el 30 de septiembre de 1935 en Ibarra, Jalisco, México, hijo de Rito Calderón y María Padilla, quienes fallecieron antes que él. Fue el menor de ocho hijos, cinco de los cuales fallecieron antes que él y dos de los cuales le sobreviven.

Hábil constructor y un gran plomero (aprendió de su hermano Salvador), Raúl era conocido por su carácter trabajador, ingenioso y la dedicación para mantener a su familia. Se enorgullecía de su trabajo. De joven, en México, ayudó a construir el Estadio Azteca (ahora Estadio Banorte), uno de sus logros más importantes. Disfrutaba cuidando a sus cuatro caballos (incluido uno llamado cariñosamente Colitas, del que siempre contaba historias) y incluso corría con ellos. Raúl también disfrutó mucho cuidando a sus gallos durante muchos años. Siempre se le podía encontrar paseando con su sombrero favorito, charlando con los vecinos o conduciendo su querida camioneta azul. Y a su lado, siempre estaba su fiel chihuahua, Baby, un compañero constante que le brindaba consuelo y alegría. Apreciaba el tiempo que pasaba con sus hijos viendo lucha libre (su luchador favorito era Kenny Omega) y boxeo, o viendo películas del oeste, religiosas y mexicanas de la época dorada. Siempre la pasaban bien en los viajes familiares por carretera y acampando en Yosemite. A menudo leía la Biblia y reflexionaba y tenía profundas conversaciones teológicas con sus hijos.

A Raúl le sobreviven su amada esposa, Magaly Bolaños Ortiz; sus hijos, Alex Calderón y Walter Solares (Heather Solares-Horsfield); y sus queridos nietos, David Alejandro Horsfield, María Idaliza Solares-Horsfield, Evy Calderón y Isabella Rosemarie Solares-Horsfield.

También es recordado con cariño por sus sobrinas, sobrinos y ahijados, Evelin Ninette Bolaños (Fabian Trejo), Juan Carlos Sapon Bolaños (Melissa Ureña Sapon), Beatriz González Bolaños, Zuly Beatriz Reyes Bolaños de Domínguez (Tito Domínguez), Edgar Humberto Reyes Bolaños (Madeline de Reyes), y tantos otros; así como sus sobrinas nietas y sobrinos nietos, Juan Antonio Flores , Jennifer Ashley Trejo Bolaños , Kevin Gael Trejo Bolaños y muchos más cuyas vidas tocó.

Raúl será recordado por su carácter duro pero de corazón tierno, su fuerza, su talento, su devoción a la familia y su amor por el baile y el canto; especialmente por darle serenatas a su esposa, el amor de su vida. Incluso durante su etapa con demencia, pudo recordar y reconocer a sus seres queridos. Su legado perdurara en las generaciones que ayudó a forjar, tanto con sus manos como con su corazón.

In Loving Memory of Raúl Calderon Padilla

Raúl Calderon Padilla, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and Godfather, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, in San Pablo, California, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 90 years old.

Raúl was born on September 30, 1935, in Ibarra, Jalisco, Mexico, to Rito Calderon and Maria Padilla, who preceded him in death. He was the youngest of 8 children, 5 of which have preceded him in death and 2 of which he is survived by.

A skilled builder, plumber (learned from his brother, Salvador) and true jack of all trades, Raúl was known for his hardworking nature, resourcefulness, and dedication to providing for his family. He took great pride in his work. As a young man in Mexico, he helped build the Estadio Azteca (now Estadio Banorte), which was one of his proudest accomplishments. He found joy in caring for his four horses (including one affectionately named Colitas, which he always told stories of) and would even race them. Raúl also took great pleasure in tending to his roosters for many years. You could always find him walking around in his favorite hat chatting with the neighbors and passersby or driving around in his beloved blue truck. And at his side always, was his loyal little chihuahua, Baby, a constant companion who brought him comfort and joy. He treasured his time spent with his sons watching wrestling (his favorite wrestler being Kenny Omega) and boxing or watching western, religious and golden-age era Mexican movies. Fun times were always had on family road trips and camping in Yosemite. He would often read the bible and reflect or have deep theological conversations with his sons.

Raúl is survived by his loving wife, Magaly Bolaños Ortiz; his sons, Alex Calderon and Walter Solares (Heather Solares-Horsfield); and his cherished grandchildren, David Alejandro Horsfield, Maria Idaliza Solares-Horsfield, Evy Calderon, and Isabella Rosemarie Solares-Horsfield.

He is also lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews and Godchildren, Evelin Ninette Bolaños (Fabian Trejo), Juan Carlos Sapon Bolaños (Melissa Ureña Sapon), Beatriz Gonzalez Bolaños, Zuly Beatriz Reyes Bolaños de Domínguez (Tito Domínguez), Edgar Humberto Reyes Bolaños (Madeline de Reyes), and so many others; as well as his grand-nieces and grand-nephews, Juan Antonio Flores, Jennifer Ashley Trejo Bolaños, Kevin Gael Trejo Bolaños, and many more whose lives he touched.

Raúl will be remembered for his tough exterior but soft heart, his strength, craftsmanship, his devotion to family, and his love of dancing and singing; especially serenading his wife, the love of his life. Even during his time with dementia, he was still able to remember and recognize those he loved. His legacy lives on in the generations he helped build, both with his hands and his heart.