Santa Padilla, 81 years of age from Menifee, California, passed away on September 21, 2023. She was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico to her mother, Felicita Gonzalez Y Velez, and father, Balbino Padilla Y Pauli. She was the mother to Yolanda, Santa, Virginia, George and Javier. As a single parent, she worked as a furniture upholsterer during the day and at an automotive assembly plant in the evening in Chicago, Illinois. Momma was a little lady with a very sassy personality.
In her later years she devoted her life to Christ and enjoyed singing Christian “coritos”– happy songs of the lord. She would read her Bible and write the scriptures in a binder she kept. She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting and would make family and friends blankets for their baby shower or birthday. Her final moments were spent peacefully with her daughter Santa and son-in-law David by her side. Mom left behind ten grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild whom she loved very much. Our precious mother will be dearly missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, October 10 at 3:00 pm at Funeraria Del Angel National City followed by a reception after the service at the same location.
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