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Grace Padilla Obituary

Padilla, Grace Age 101, longtime resident of Berwyn and Riverside, passed away May 30, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Toribio Padilla; loving mother of Charles (Nancy), Gloria Lopez, Thomas (the late Joanne) and Pam Padilla; and the late Jeannie (the late Tiyo) Villasenor and William (Phyllis) Padilla; proud grandmother of 17, fond great-grandmother and great great-grandmother of many; dear aunt and great-aunt of many. Grace was a member and devoted longtime volunteer at Seguin Services in Cicero. Visitation Thursday 2-8 PM at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 W. Cermak Rd., Forest Park. Chapel prayers Friday 9 AM going to St. Mary of Celle Church, Berwyn, for 10 AM Funeral Mass. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Info: 708-442-8500 or www.woodlawnchicago.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 1, 2011.

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Lilia Velasquez Serna & Family

June 2, 2011

Gloria, Charles, Pammy and William, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Memories bring us comfort in these hard stiuations and that is all we have to cherish. I would have loved to be there with you during this difficult time but please let me know if there is something we can do.

Anthony Tunzi

June 2, 2011

Granny i will always love you with my heart. You meant so much to me. You'r an amzaing woman who did so much for everybody. Granny you will be missed but never forgotten, You were a brave woman granny anything god put in front of you, you would knock it down. You are now at peace granny but you are also at peace with the love of you'r life. I will always love you Granny

Granny and I at her 100th birthday party

Nina Villasenor

June 2, 2011

Granny, you lived such a long beautiful life, surrounded by so many people who love you dearly. You are going to be missed by so many people. We all have our own memories that will stay with us forever, but I know a common thought of you by everyone will be your loving heart and beautiful smile. Love you Granny....

Mary & Kevin McKinney

June 2, 2011

To the family - We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Granny (Grace) was a pleasure to know and will be missed by all. She will be kept in our hearts forever.

Terrence Zarate

June 2, 2011

Aunt Gloria and the Padilla family, please accept our condolences for the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. Mrs. Padilla was also a part of my life growing up in the Lopez family. She was always smiling and taking care of all of you. We could see the love she had for all of you. May God watch over her and keep her.

Terry and Maria Zarate and Sons

Diana Velasquez Terrazas

June 1, 2011

Gloria,and family I am Sorry for your loss. My prayer are with you and your Family.

Skip Sanchez

June 1, 2011

To all the Padilla family so very very sorry for your loss. Skip and family

Deby Tunzi

June 1, 2011

Granny, you will be deeply missed and will always be in our hearts. You have been there for us as we were growing up and even to the end. You have taught me so many diffrent things as i was growning up and for my sons to even have been able to know their great-grandmother and spend time with you is something they will not forget. You are at piece now granny so rest. Granny you have always held a special place in my heart for so long and you will always be in my heart and never be forgotten. To have lived the life you had is something special. You could say that you are the back bone of our family. Jim and I love you very much.

Rachael Villasenor

June 1, 2011

Granny,
We were all blessed to have you as such a huge part of our lives. You were the glue to this family. You touched so many lives and I am greatful to have had you as my great grandma. I love you so much.

Julia Rodriguez

June 1, 2011

Gloria,and Family I am sorry for your loss.Mrs Padilla was a great Lady it was my pleasure to know her My prayer are with you and your Family. Alway Julia@ Jaime Rodriguez

Julia Roriguez

June 1, 2011

Gloria,and family I am Sorry for your loss my prayers you and your Family Mrs Padilla was a great lady and will be Miss.Alway Julia@Jamie Rodriguez

first cousins, great-grandchildren

Nina Villasenor

June 1, 2011

Gary Villasenor

June 1, 2011

Granny,you are gone but never to be forgotten. I have so many memories of you throughout not only my childhood but also my adult life. I remember on hot days on clinton avenue when you use to make sun tea and put it out on the sidewalk and I was always the first one that would be warned with a "Go out and play in the alley, dont break my jar". For some time now even before your passing I have been sitting by myself laughing and crying at all the great memories. I love you dearly Grandma. Gary

Seymour & Rosemary Sapoznk

June 1, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ellisa Campos

June 1, 2011

Wow. She will be missed. I'm happy I (Lisa Campos) had the opportunity to have known her from my Dad's (August Gonzalez) childhood and my children knew her as well. I am so sorry for your loss, but she is at peace and she will always be in our hearts. What good memories we have, especially the Wild Cat Picnics.

Mary Zarate

June 1, 2011

Dear Aunt Gloria Donna Dale and Uncle Augie, I just want to say how sorry I am for your loss of Mrs Paddilla she was a wonderful women. I had the pleasure to know her. She was very sweet to me and my family. Aunt Gloria you were a Great daughter to her you were with her till she left this earth, I know she knew how much you loved her. I want you to take care of yourself and know she is with God now. Love you Terry Mary Anthony Terry Jr Stephen Zarate

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