Anthony Spike Padilla 46, of Arroyo Hondo passed away in Albuquerque on February 2, 2012. He is preceded in death by parents Manuel and Teddy Padilla, brother, Pat Padilla, grandparents Inocencio and Virginia Rael, and Efren and Refugio Padilla. He is survived by sister, Yolanda Mares (Steve), brothers, Miguel Padilla (Lucia), Rey Padilla (Gina), nieces and nephews, Amanda and Stephen Mares, Sara Padilla, Marissa Cadena, Victoria and Miguel Padilla, Reyes, Crystal, Angel and Trinity Padilla, Martina Pacheco, and many other relatives and friends.
Rosaries were held on February 7, 2012 at Rivera Chapel and on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Arroyo Hondo. Funeral mass was held on February 9, 2012 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Arroyo Hondo.