Anastacio "Mike" Padilla

10/24/1938 - 5/17/2026

Mike was born in San Pedro, New Mexico to Sigfred and Erlinda Padilla, he passed away at the age of 87. The family moved to Albuquerque where he graduated from Albuquerque High School.

After graduation he joined the United States Marines where he served in the Reserves for 7 years. After his discharge he became a Fireman for the Albuquerque Fire Department where he retired after 20 years. He then went on to become a Contractor and owned his own business, AM Padilla Construction, where he built custom Northern New Mexico and Pueblo-style homes in the North Valley. He was known by many for his quality work.

After several years in the Construction industry, he decided to retire to Edgewood and build his dream home on property that his parents left him. He lived in Edgewood until his wife's (Dolores) passing in 2022. He then moved back to Albuquerque where he spent his last years with family.

Mike was preceded in death by his first wife, Kathryn Rose; his oldest son, Mark and finally his wife of 50 years, Dolores Padilla.

Mike's combined family included Victoria, Valerie, Mark, Christine and Edward. Mike also had 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be decided at a later date.