Darlene Marie (Vigil) Padilla

Darlene M. Padilla
July 12, 1948 - April 9, 2014

Darlene M. Padilla, 65, of Farmington passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. Darlene was born July 12, 1948 in Denver, Colorado the daughter of Cordy Herrera Vigil and Abie Vigil. Darlene was a very loving wife of 51 years, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Darlene was someone very special, an angel in disguise. She was always there with a listening ear, a caring smile, and gentle words so wise. She enjoyed life to the fullest. Darlene was employed at Big Lots for many years. She enjoyed going to work, everyone who came in contact with her felt loved. Darlene was preceded in death by parents, brother Ricky Vigil, sisters Margaret Espinoza and Irene Vigil. She leaves behind her husband Joe Padilla, Jr., son Michael Padilla, daughter Lorraine Perez, brothers Tom Vigil (Marlene), Gary Vigil (Linda), Alvin Vigil (Bernadette) and Vicki Rubalcaba (Joe); two special uncles Press Herrera and Ben (Joe) Vigil; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; colleagues and dear friends. Cremation will take place and Rosary services will be recited Monday, April 14th at 7:00 p.m. at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St., in Farmington. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, April 15th at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 414 N. Allen Ave. in Farmington with Father Timothy Farrell as celebrant. Interment will take place in Cortez at a later date. Darlene's services are entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, (505) 325-8688.