Primitivo Eloy Padilla Obituary (1922

Primitivo Eloy "Pete" Padilla OGDEN - Pete Padilla, 89, loving father, brother, and friend, passed away Friday, January 20, 2012, at the George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home. He was born on December 1, 1922, in Rosa, New Mexico, a son of Pedro and Rose Mascarenas Padilla. He had lived in numerous states, including, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah. He received his education in Colorado. Pete faithfully served his country during WWII, with the 158th Army Engineers. On April 5, 1948, he married Bernice Ocana in Monte Vista, Colorado, they later divorced. He then married Grace H. Allen. She preceded him in death on February 6, 2006. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where he was a High Priest in the Roy North Park Ward. He was a faithful Home Teacher, and regularly was assigned to take the sacrament to shut-ins and the elderly. Pete worked hard throughout his life in coal mines, doing construction; and he worked for 22 years as a jet engine mechanic at HAFB. He was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Elks and Eagles, and worked on family ranches in New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado for several years. Pete was an accomplished dancer and taught dancing. He was a good hunter, fisherman, an excellent marksman, and won many awards for bronc riding in rodeos. He is survived by his sons, Stephen L. Padilla, Paul A. Padilla; daughter, Josephine Padilla Pervine, and brothers, Joe R. Padilla, and Alex Padilla. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Grace; two children, Charles and Amy; six brothers and two sisters. Special thanks to the administration and staff at the George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home, and Bristol Hospice, especially Autumn, Vladimir, Belinda, and Carlos for the care they gave. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., at Myers Roy Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West, Roy, Utah. A viewing for family and friends will be held on Friday, January 27, 2012, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., and on Saturday from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m., prior to services. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Park, where military honors will be accorded. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 January 27, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 January 28, 2012 11:00 AM CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 January 28, 2012 12:30 PM