Charlie V. Padilla Obituary
We bid farewell to Charlie V. Padilla in Corpus Christi, Texas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 20, 2025 at the age of 85. Charlie touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Estella Ortiz Padilla; his parents, Encarnacion Padilla and Anita Padilla; and his siblings, Cecilia Guerrero, Leonard Padilla, Francisca Montez, Amelia Galvan, Elisa Garibay, Jesus Padilla, Victor Padilla, Alejandro Padilla, Alberto Padilla, Reynaldo Padilla, Encarnacion Padilla, Alicia Farias and Graciela Padilla.
He is survived by: his sons, Charlie Padilla Jr. and Christobal Padilla (Susana); and his siblings, Elena Palacios, Rafael Ybarra, Baudelia Padilla, Elisella Farias, Esmeralda Moreno, Ismael Padilla (Moe), Jose Luis Padilla, Francisco Padilla and Rosa Padilla. He is also survived by ten grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 30th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Winsteads' Funeral Home (121 N Duval St, Mathis, TX 78368). A rosary will be held on Thursday, October 30th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A Mass will be held on Friday, October 31st 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church (217 W San Patricio Ave, Mathis, TX 78368). The military honors will be held on Friday, October 31st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery (9974 I-37, Corpus Christi, TX 78410).