It is with profound love and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Patricia “Pat” Padilla of Albuquerque, who gracefully passed away on June 7th, 2026.

Pat was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend whose kindness, strength and compassion touched the lives of all who knew her. She will be remembered for the unwavering love for her family, her generous spirit and the many cherished memories she created throughout her life.

We will carry her spirit with us in everything we do. She will be forever missed and eternally loved. She is survived by her two daughters; Jessica Lethridge and husband Jemal Lethridge Sr., Tamara Stevenson-Jones and husband Brad Jones Sr.; her two granddaughters, Genessee and Audrianna; her great-granddaughter Esmarae; her grandson Jacob; her two brothers, Fermin and Michael; and her two sisters, Annette and Sonya. She is preceded in death by her parents Casey and Dulcy Padilla, brothers Casey Jr., Franklin, Harry and sister Annabelle.

Funeral Services and reception to follow are pending. 

Though our hearts are heavy with loss, we find comfort in knowing her legacy will live through all the lives she touched. Forever loved, forever remembered and forever missed.