Dylan Padilla

PADILLA, DYLAN JOSEPHDylan Joseph Padilla, born April 20, 1999, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, died at 13 years old on March 27, 2013. Dylan was a young man who unconditionally loved. His smile, his personality, left an unforgettable mark in this world. Dylan loved music, movies, school, gymnastics, the lake, friends and family, goldfish, pizza and chocolate milk. Dylan is survived by his parents, Joe Padilla and Tracey Gilmer Padilla; sisters Ryannon and Savanna Padilla; grandparents, Leroy Padilla of Las Vegas, NM, Hilda Herrera of Albuquerque, Tom Gilmer of TorC, NM, and Kathleen Brandtner Smith of Albuquerque; his Uncle Travis and Aunt Olivia Jackson of Albuquerque; and cousins Isabel and Alex Jackson; his Uncle Brad Gilmer of Albuquerque; his Uncle Chuck and Aunt Alisa Smith of San Jose, CA and cousin Raven Smith; his Aunt Jeannie Dyke of Albuquerque; and cousins Amy and Stephanie Dyke. There are numerous other Uncles and Aunts and Cousins. Dylan was preceded in death by his Uncle Bruce Gilmer; his Granddad, Ed Smith and his Granny Annie Smith. He was a member of Special Olympics of New Mexico. Visitation will be on Monday, April 1, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas with a Rosary being recited at 6:00 p.m. and a Eulogy and music to follow. We want as many who can, to tell us their story of Dylan. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at The Shrine of St. Bernadette, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE. Burial will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE. A reception will follow at The Padilla Home, 1608 Torribio Dr. NE. Pallbearers will be Brad Gilmer, Chuck Smith, Travis Jackson, Farris Davis, Malia Buhl, Angela Lanford, Lynn Fowler and Terri Davis. Honorary Pallbearers will be Michael Fowler and Dynasty Simpson. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Special Olympics of NM, 6600 Palomas NE, Suite 207, Alb. NM, 87109. Note that it should go to the AGS Delegation.