Elida Padilla
Elida Padilla passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, surrounded by her loving family just a month before her 85th birthday. She had lived in Moses Lake over 50 years. Elida was born in Mercedes, Texas on March 20, 1931 to Enrique and Angelita Longoria (both deceased). She had four siblings; Delia Pena (deceased) of Leander, Texas, Oscar Longoria of Kennewick, Henry Longoria of Moses Lake and Herminia Hernandez of Pasco. Elida moved to Sunnyside in the early 1940s with two of her siblings. There she met and married Jesse Padilla. She later moved to Moses Lake with her 13 children where she attained her GED and took nursing classes while holding down two jobs at the same time and raising her family. She later went to work in the bakery at Buttrey’s Foods where she became known to many as the lady who gave cookies to the children. After working more than 20 years at Buttrey’s Foods, she was able to retire. Elida was an excellent cook and was popular with many neighborhood youth who congregated around her home at dinner time. Elida also enjoyed crocheting, embroidery and visiting with her extended family.
She is survived by thirteen children, Linda Diaz (Henry/deceased) of Vancouver, Jesse (Terese) of Yakima, Gloria O’Brien (Jim) of Moses Lake, Norma Short (Don) of Kennewick, Salvador (Clara) of Moses Lake, Sally Lopez (Mike) of Moses Lake, Larry (Carolyn) of Cle Elum, Robert of Moses Lake, Ricky of Moses Lake, Tony of Spokane, David of Renton, Mario (Cindy) of Moses Lake and Johnny (Lori) of Tacoma; and her 27 grandkids, 35 great-grandkids and two great-great-grandkids.
Elida enjoyed many trips with her family to the beach, to resorts and occasional forays to the casino. She always hoped to hit a big jackpot so she would have something to leave her family. In the end, what she left was a strong faith and a united family bound by love for her. The Padillas would like to thank all of you that have showered our family with your kind words of condolence and for sharing the many wonderful personal memories you had of Elida. God bless you all.
There will be a viewing at Kayser’s Chapel on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016 from 4-7 p.m. and on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima. Viewing will be followed by Holy Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Please sign the online guest book or leave a note for family at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel & Crematory.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to ?Washington Federal Bank, 103 E 3rd Ave, Moses Lake, WA 98837 in the name of Larry Padilla to the “Elida Padilla Scholarship Fund.”