Larry Gene Padilla

Larry Gene Padilla, 53, of Farmington, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2013, in Farmington. He was born October 19, 1960, in Farmington. He was the son of late Isaac F. Padilla Sr. and Angelina L. West. Larry went through 12 years of school in Farmington. During that time, Mr. Padilla played numerous sports like football, baseball, and basketball. In 4-H, Mr. Padilla ended up raising and showing animals during the county fair. Mr. Padilla was a very good bull rider. He placed and won numerous events. He loved playing the piano and had his own style of doing it. Mr. Padilla was employed by P and A Inc., where he learned how to weld then performed miscellaneous jobs until his health would no longer allow him to work. His humor and smile will be deeply missed. The family would like to thank San Juan Regional Medical Center for care and kindness. Mr. Padilla survived by his three adult children, son, Matthew and daughters, Angelica and Nicaela, brothers, Carl and partner Barbara, Isaac Jr. and partner Liz, Terry and numerous nephews and nieces and extended family. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, at New Life in Christ Ministries at 1108 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington with Pastor Steve Marquez officiating. Interment will follow in the Aztec Cemetery at 700 Chamisa St. in Aztec. Larry's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice Funeral Home, 804 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington, 505-325-9611.