Alice Padilla

Age 92, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2014. She was born in Dawson, NM on September 20, 1921. She graduated from Cimarron High School. Her and her husband lived in Albuquerque, NM and moved to San Diego, CA in 1961. Then returned to Albuquerque in 1989. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Gaspar M. Padilla; parents Oniesfora and Antonio Wallace; sisters Lucy Padilla and Vera Valdez. She leaves behind her devoted son David Padilla of Albuquerque, NM, and her daughters Sylvia Padilla of Albuquerque, NM and Marian Padilla Aguirre and spouse Caesar of Chula Vista, CA. Also her loving grandsons Raul T. Canderlaria of Albuquerque and Javier I. Canderlaria of Cedar Crest, NM; her beloved great grand-daughter Zion Azul Munoz Canderlaria of Albuquerque, NM; siblings Estella Mares, Ledora Fajardo, and Frank Wallace all of Albuquerque, NM and Alex Trujillo of Hemet, CA and many nieces and nephews. Alice was a devoted mother and grandmother. Although she never learn to drive, she was very independent. Throughout her life, she demonstrated tremendous determination and courage. She loved to dance, travel with her sisters, knitting, and her Heresy chocolate bars with almonds. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Daniels Family Funeral Services-Carlisle Chapel, 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM; Rosary will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Queen of Heaven Parish, 5311 Phoenix Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Road Runner Food Bank or Albuquerque Humane Society. Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-884-1188