Brandal Jon Padilla

1065 Lance Corp Private First Class Brandal Jon Padilla

Entered: 06/09/1997

Enter Rest: 04/01/2023

Brandal Jon Padilla was born June 9, 1997 in Sacramento, CA, son of Johnny Padilla, the late Stella “Secatero” Padilla, and Stepmother Crystal Monte-Padilla. He was a son, nephew, grandson, uncle, brother, and cousin to many.

Brandal is the oldest brother to Joey, Braymond, John Billy, Cryshonny, Johnnie Padilla, and Stepbrother Damon Apachito.

Brandal attended Alamo School for a year and later transferred to Magdalena School where he gained many friends that became his family. He enjoyed playing sports. Basketball and Track were his go-to sports. He and his teammates showed up with class to earn State Champ with his Basketball team. He graduated in 2015 from Magdalena Municipal School with great honor. He was the sweetest young man that anyone could ever meet with a heart of gold. After graduation he joined the Marines and served 3 tours in Iraq. After the 3^rd tour, he was honorably discharged. Brandal came home to be with Family and friends. Brandal worked as a Truck driver and traveled many miles. He moved on to his next job not long ago where he started his employment with the Socorro Electric Coop as a Lineman.

 During his time of being home Brandal loved to travel, snowboard, shed hunt, fish, and attend concerts and Baseball games with the people he loved. Brandal is known to love every individual with GREAT LOVE. He never walked on without stopping and showing his love with his Contagious smile and big Hug that meant more than a million words itself.

We will never forget your BIGGEST SMILE, and we will all miss you dearly.

Survived by: Father Johnny Padilla/Crystal Monte, Paternal Grandma Bessie Apachito, Material Grandpa Robert Secatero, Aunt Linda Padilla/ Huskie Apachito, Uncle Billy John/ Pauline Padilla, Uncle Howard/ Pamela, Aunt Sue Padilla, Aunt Cindy Fernendez, Inez Apachito, Aunt Veronica Secatero, Diana Apachito. Uncle Randy Secatero. And many Cousin Brothers/Sisters, Niece and Nephews.

predeceased by: Mother Stella Padilla, Paternal Grandpa Billy Padilla, Maternal Grandma Despah Secatero, and Baby Padilla’s