Marie L. Padilla

Marie L. Padilla age 60, a resident of Albuquerque, NM and formerly from Ranchos de Taos, was embraced by the Lord and entered into Eternal peace on October 27, 2024, following a brief illness. 

She was preceded in death by her mother Josephine Garcia; brother Lawrence Garcia; brother-in-law Ernest Gomez; and her special cousin Barbara “Tatta” Pacheco. 

Marie was raised in Taos, soon after graduating from Taos High, she moved to Albuquerque and made it her home, raising her family. She was employed by Blue Ridge Forest Products (Ron Manzanares) for 37½ years in Albuquerque. Marie loved to travel, she had a loving and generous heart, and had a willingness to extend a helping hand. She will be deeply missed by all whose heart she touched. 

She is survived by her son Brandon Rael (Katrina); stepson Joey Sisneros (Aimee); siblings Jeannette Rael (Ray) and Nancy Gomez; father Amadeo Ray Garcia; nephew Michael Gomez, nieces she considered as her own, Raelynn Rael (Isaac Valerio) and Valerie Montoya (Eloy); special nephew and niece Mateo Montoya and Brianah Montoya; and her beloved dog “Coco”, plus many relatives and friends. 

Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 2:00pm in the Evergreen Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. 

The family of Marie L. Padilla has entrusted the care of their loved one to the caring staff of DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. 866-657-4019 www.devargastaos.com