Manuelita Padilla

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Johns Catholic Church on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Graveside Committal Service at Glen Oaks Memorial Park in Chico. Manuelita was born in San Ysedro, New Mexico to the parents of Jose and Rosanna on December 12, 1921 and passed away at her residence in Chico on July 8, 2010, at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Placido Padilla. She worked as a nurse's aid for 10 years. Manuelita enjoyed fishing, along with taking care of her children and just being with family. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Eva Garcia. Manuelita is survived by her sons, Leo, Louis, and Albert Padilla; two brothers, Ceila Martinez and Tony Montoya, and one sister, Domingta (Montoya) Chaves, along with 25 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.