Helen Emma Arango

Helen Emma Padilla was born to Martin Padilla and Rachel Fresquez in Denver, Colorado on November 7, 1931. She passed away peacefully on January 18, 2023. Helen is survived and will be missed by her children, Richard Martinez, Louis Martinez (wife Esther), Alma Martinez (partner Dave Hill), and Debra Hanson (husband Charles). Her memory lives on with her grandchildren, Jackie, Renee, David, Orlando, Louis (wife Nina), Michelle (husband Craig), Manuel, Paul (wife Anna), Charlie, Jeseca, Jesse, and Alexis. Her legacy lives on with her great-grandchildren; Anthony, Marc, Janaya, Zoe, Sasha, Gavin, Ava, Naveah, Kaleb, Ian, Aliya, Adin, Reign, Jade, Collin, David, Aliya, Johnny, Bryana, Daniel, Maria, and Jazzy. Great-great grandchildren; Daniel, Alani, Ayden, and Anthony. Helen was preceded in death by both of her parents; her brother Vidal "Corky" Padilla, and her three sisters; Elouise Rohr, Rosie Lucero, Emily Ocampo; and three of her sons: David, Fred, and Roy "Rocky" Martinez. Everyone who knew Helen felt her big heart. She loved being the center of attention. Her humor and joy were contagious. She enjoyed gambling in Black Hawk, playing BINGO, telling her life stories, dancing, and spending time with family. She loved celebrating Halloween, Christmas, and her birthday with family (always throwing her own birthday party). She was very fond of her kids, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and expressed her love through cooking and making her famous homemade tortillas. Helen lived a very eventful and colorful life and will be missed by those whose lives she touched and by those who loved her. Previous Events Family Gathering FEB 13. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (MT) Romero Chapel Denver 4750 Tejon St. Denver, CO 80211 Loading map Celebration of Life Memorial Service FEB 13. 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (MT) Romero Chapel Denver 4750 Tejon St. Denver, CO 80211 Loading map Rosary & Liturgical Catholic Service FEB 13. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (MT) Romero Chapel Denver 4750 Tejon St. Denver, CO 80211 Loading map Conclusion FEB 13. 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (MT) Romero Chapel Denver 4750 Tejon St. Denver, CO 80211 Loading map