Jose Padilla

WESLACO – Jose C. Padilla, 81, passed away peacefully Monday, January 20, 2020, surrounded by his family at his residence in Weslaco. He was born July 2, 1938 to Inocencio and Teresa Padilla in Santa Rosa, TX. Jose worked as a truck driver, mainly in the potato industry.

Jose is survived by his loving wife, Nicolasa V. Padilla; sons, Inocencio Padilla and Jose Padilla, Jr.; daughters, Rosa Reeder, Teresa (Michael De La Garza) Padilla, Teresa Padilla, Blanca Padilla, and Zita (Rudy) Mata; 25 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; numerous nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his parents, Inocencio and Teresa Padilla.

Viewing will be held Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. with Rosalio Martinez.

Viewing will continue Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Templo Eben-Ezer, 209 Sugar Cane Dr. in Weslaco. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Weslaco.