Ricky Padilla

It is with great sadness tha we announce the sudden passing of Rick Padilla at the age of 56. He was preceded in death by his father, Damacio Padilla; brothers: Gerald Padilla and Steve Padilla; a niece, Louisa Padilla; paternal grandparents Nicholas and Norbertita Padilla; maternal grandparents Margarito and Lucita Dimas.

He is survived by his mother, Eva Dimas Padilla; brothers: Danny, Jerry & Louie (Genna) Padilla; kids: Krislyn, Luralyn, & Nathan; sisters Kathy Padilla (George); son, Kevin, and Christy Padilla (Mike); kids: Miranda, Audrey, and Dwight; special friends Pauline Gallegos and Martin Romero, and special cousin Gilbert Paiz and many more family. Rick didn't have any children of his own although he was very close o his two nephews, Dwight and Kevin and a niece Kriskyn.

Rick loved to play his guitar and sing to spanish music. Mostly he enjoyed spending ime with family and friends. Anytime someone mentioned they were going somewhere he always said, "I wanta go". He had a big sense of humor making people laugh with his jokes and silly comments. He loved his Las Vegas Raiders always wearing the gear. We will forever remember his smile and laughter as he will be greatly missed forever in our hearts. His past employments were at the forestry as a fire fighter NMBHI, and many other odd jobs.

Services will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 12:00 pm at the Church of Christ on Mountain View Drive. Serving as urn bearers are his brother and sisters: Louie, Kathy, and Christie. The burial of his cremains will be at a later date.