Rosendo - age 69 - Hernandez - Courtesy... Padilla

Rosendo Padilla, 69, a resident of Hernandez, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leanardo and Juanita Padilla; in-laws, Benancio and Lugarda Martinez; sister-in-law, Toni and husband Joe Trujillo; son, Robert Padilla Sr.; granddaughter, Robyn Padilla. Rosendo enjoyed fishing and camping, his favorite place was Hopewell. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rosana Padilla; son, Johnny Padilla (Lisa), daughter, Donna Gasca; grandchildren, Robert Padilla Jr., Adare Gasca, Kristin Padilla, Alvyn Johnson; 3 great grandchildren, Emilio Baca Jr., Acelynn Gasca, and Robert Padilla III; brothers and sisters, Betty Romero (Joe), Leandro Padilla (Evan), Mary Garcia (Armando), Toni Boggs (Dan), Lucy Garcia (Johnny), Darlene Martinez, Dennis Padilla (Rachel), Ted Padilla (Antonette); brother-in-law, Nestor Martinez (Sylvia) and many more relatives and friends. Memorial service will be held on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Victory Faith Church in Española. \r\n

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