Ernestina Padilla Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ernestina Padilla of Albuquerque, New Mexico, born in Los Angeles, California, who passed away on March 12, 2026, at the age of 66, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ernestina Padilla to show support.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Ernestina leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her husband James Lee Padilla; her son James Lee Padilla Jr.; her sister Andrea Chavez; and her parents, Adan Chavez and Rebecca Chavez.
She is survived by: her daughter Amanda Santana (Karina Santana); her grandchildren, Serenity Adams, Isabella Adams and Madison Adams; her brother Adam Chavez; and her nieces, Lucinda Thomas, Patricia Brown and Leticia Chavez. She is also survived by many other nieces, nephews, cousins.
