Sara D. Padilla of Tesuque went home to peacefully rest with our Lord on April 12, 2013 at the age of 74. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucas and Cleotilde Benavidez; son, Andrew, brothers, Ernesto, Jose, Frank, Jackie, sister, Lucille and godson, Jackie. Sara is survived by her husband, Jose mother in law, Gabrielita, children, Joanne (Raymond) Nava, Bernice Armijo (Antonio), Eddie Ray Armijo (Crystal), Chris (Renee), Celeste (Kirby) and Andrew Paul, brothers, Eloy (Louise), Leandro (Julia), David, sisters, Inez (Frank), Nora (Johnny) and Cordelia, sister in law, Senobia, grandchildren, Teresa (Ruben), Christopher, Antonio, Phillip and many extended loving family members and friends.
A rosary and mass of Christian burial were held on April 17, 2013 at The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Santa Fe. Interment followed at the Tesuque Catholic Cemetery.