Patricia - Age 73 - Santa Clara Pueblo - Padilla

Patricia Padilla, 73, a lifelong resident born and raised of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013, one day after her birthday. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Epimenio Sisneros; mother, Olaria Sisneros; brother, Raymond Sisneros; sister-in-law, Louise Sisneros. Patricia earned an associate’s degree from Brigham Young University and a Bachelors Degree in Nursing from the University of New Mexico. She truly enjoyed her career as a Public Health Nurse, serving the pueblos of Sandia, Santa Ana, Jemez, Isleta and Zia for over 25 years. She retired in early 2007 from the Indian Health Service, US Public Service. Patricia enjoyed reading on a variety of topics but especially those related to the health field. She enjoyed being outdoors and working in her yard. She was a potter and enjoyed preparing for the annual Santa Fe Indian Market where she earned the status of tenured artist. She loved spending time with her family. Patricia is survived by her husband, Anthony Padilla, and would have celebrated their 49th anniversary on August 8th; sons: Terrence Padilla, Brian Padilla and wife Lucretia; daughter, Karen Aguino and husband Steve; grandchildren: Kayleen Aguino, Kyle Padilla, Amber Padilla, Stuart Padilla, Maia Aguino, Lea Aguino, Kira Padilla, Devonne Padilla; great-grandchildren: Jace Montoya and Kameaaloha Padilla; mother-in-law, Helen Padilla; brother, Jerry Sisneros and nephew Jerry, Jr.; sister Rosemary Lewis and husband Travis; numerous other loving relatives & friends. The family would sincerely like to thank the staff of Albuquerque Presbyterian Hospital for their efforts on behalf of Patricia and her family. Public visitation will be held on Monday, April 1, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Peace of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory with a rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. at Santa Clara Pueblo Catholic Church with burial to take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. The family of Patricia Padilla have entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley.

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