Fred Allen Padilla became an angel on June 15, 2011, in Mesa, Arizona. Fred was born on October 25, 1947, in Florence, Arizona to Fred and Catalina Padilla. Fred was an out-going man who loved fitness, and nutrition. He was fond of music, especially Chicago and the Beatles. Always carrying a flashlight, and pocket knife, Fred was always prepared. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Fred served in Vietnam.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Padilla, daughters Chelsea Padilla, and Brittany Padilla, mother, Catalina Padilla, and brother Oscar Padilla. Fred is preceded in death by his father, Fred Navarro Padilla.
A visitation was held on Sunday, June 19, 2011 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care, 400 South Power Road Mesa, Arizona 85206, and a funeral service took place at Mariposa Gardens on Monday, June 20, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Please pay tribute to Fred by visiting the family's website, at www.MariposaGardens.com.
