PADILLA,
Rita Mary, 87, of Farmington, passed peacefully into eternal glory, Monday, September 14, 2009. Rita was born March 16, 1922, in San Luis, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alejandro Archibeque and Eloisa Trujillo; 2 sons, Timmy Padilla and Robert Lucero; and brother, Alex Archibeque. She is survived by Tim Padilla; 3 daughters, Ruby Daube, Judy Martinez (Joe) and Rosemary Padilla; son, Tony Lucero; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 6 great great-grandchildren and special son-in-law, Frank Lopez.
Pall Bearers will be: Frank Lopez, Timmy Serrano, Freddie Montoya, Josh Vigil, Jeremy Vigil and Art Aragon. Honorary Pall Bearers will be Adam Lopez, Justin Allen, Brandon Wright, Zachary Wright and Christopher Lucero. Interment will follow in Memory Gardens of Farmington Cemetery. Cope Memorial Chapel
404 W. Arrington Farmington
327-5142