Patricia L. Padilla affectionately known as Mom and Patsy, peacefully passed away on Wednesday December 6, 2023, at the age of 73 in her home in Littleton, Colorado. She was born on October 23, 1950, in Denver, Colorado to Vivian L. Quintana-Sanchez and Margarito M. Quintana both precede her in death.
In life, Patricia had a heart of gold she was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Auntie and Friend to everyone who knew her. Mom primarily worked as a homemaker / caregiver, always placing the needs of others before her own.
Mom graduated in 1969 from West High in Denver, Colorado it was there she met her “High School Sweetheart,” Joseph D Padilla (Dad). They remain lifelong loves and celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary in June of 2023.
Mom is survived by her husband: Joseph D Padilla, her three children Joseph D Padilla Jr, Michael N Padilla, and Patricia L Padilla Jr, and her grandson Samuel M-J Padilla. She is also survived by one sister and two brothers along with numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.
Her memory will endure through the recollection of her amazing strength, courage, heart of gold, kind spirit, unwavering faith and voice of reason.
Mom is and will always be our guiding light!