Ricardo Padilla

RICARDO B. PADILLA, 85, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Andres and Anita Padilla; sons, Isaac and Ronald Padilla; brothers, Frank and Andy Padilla, sisters, Sinforosa Salazar and Olga Martinez. Ricardo was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who loved to spend time with his family. He had a witty sense of humor always making everyone laugh. He was a proud Veteran of the US Army; he was a commander of the American Legion Post 65 in Chimayo. Ricardo will be dearly missed.  Ricardo is survived by his wife of 62 years, Christina Padilla; children, Rick, Rupert and Robert (Monica) Padilla; 10 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; brother, Paul (Mabel) Padilla, sister, Clorinda (Louis) Ludi; sister-in-law, Gloria Padilla, and numerous relatives and  friends whom he loved dearly. Public visitation will begin on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory, with a devotional service to follow at 7:00 p.m. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. also in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory, with a burial to follow at 12:45 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Serving the family as pallbearers are Robert, Ricky, Rupert, Robert Jr., Marcos and Edward Padilla. The family of Ricardo B. Padilla has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley.  505-747-7477