Daniel "Danny" R. Padilla, 55, of Cheyenne formerly of Las Vegas, NV passed into the arms of Jesus on April 24, 2014 at Davis Hospice Center surrounded by his family and his cousin, Richard, after several months of battling cancer. He was born January 10, 1959 joined with the most loving 3 sisters and 3 brothers that meant the world to him. "See you in Heaven." He was raised in Cheyenne and graduated from Central High School in 1977. He was a journeyman painter. He loved being with his family and all his friends, enjoying life to it's fullest. Danny is survived by his mother, Maria "Annie" (Padilla) Blea, and stepfather, Fred Blea of Cheyenne; sisters, Darlene (Rick) Stigall of Henderson, NV, Joanne Adams, Christena (Calvin) Padilla; brother, Gary (Renee) Padilla and a devoted friend of Cheyenne. Danny is preceded in death by his father, Telesforo J. Padilla, brothers, Tally Ray and Ron; grandparents, Amado & Isabelle Padilla, Fabian and Minnie Baca; numerous uncles and aunts. The family would like to thank the 6th floor and ICU staff at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, and the greatest staff at Davis Hospice. A Vigil for the Deceased is Wednesday 7:00 p.m. in Schrader Chapel. A Funeral Liturgy is Thursday 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral with Father Keoune celebrating. Interment will follow in Olivet Cemetery. Pallbearers are Gary Padilla, Shilo Padilla, Justin Padilla, Richard Padilla, Paul Aragon and Calvin Harris. Honorary Pallbearers are Corey Kasten, John and Thomas Cummings, Elias Padilla, Mark Padilla, Junior Abeyta, Chasity, Lily and Nicole, Michael Martinez and all his cousins and friends. Expressions of sympathy in Daniel's memory may be made to the Daniel R. Padilla Memorial Fund, c/o Christena Padilla, UPFCU, 414 E. 18th St., Cheyenne, WY 82001.
Service
Thursday, May 1, 2014 1:00pm
St. Mary's Cathedral
2101 Central Ave.
CHEYENNE, WY
Vigil for the Deceased Wednesday, April 30, 2014 Schrader Chapel 7:00 p.m.
Interment
Olivet Cemetery
Pershing Blvd.
CHEYENNE, WY 82001