Jose E. Padilla , 81, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He was born on June 29, 1935 in San Acacia, New Mexico to Jose and Desideria (Chavez) Padilla. Survivors include his wife of 62 years of marriage, Patricia (Chavez) Padilla; son, Alex Padilla; daughter, Barbara Padilla and Casimero Valenzuela; grandchildren, Alexandro Padilla Jr., Amanie Padilla from California, Majed E. Al-Jelaidan and Dina E. Al-Jelaidan from Saudia Arabia, Raquel Padilla and Kylie Padilla , Danielle Padilla from California; numerous great grandchildren from California and Saudia Arabia; sisters, Perfetta P. Lucero, Ramona T. Colon; numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his sons, Daniel E. Padilla and Jose E. Padilla Jr.The Rosary for Jose Padilla will be recited at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 10:00 am, Wednesday, February 8, 2017 by Karina Duran. Eulogy will be given by Richard Colon, Ricky Covarrubia and Gilbert Estrada. Following will be the Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11:00 am with Father Alex Urena, Celebrant. Scripture reading will be given by Reynaldo Chavez, Jr.Burial will follow at Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery.Pallbearers include Alejandro Padilla Jr., Casimero Valenzuela, Ricky Covarrubia, Benny Covarrubia , Oscar Maynez, Tommy Hahn. Honorary pallbearers are Pete Estrada, Gilbert Estrada, L. Eloy Lucero, Conrad Martinez, Michael Hahn, Steve Perez, Juan Delgado and Henry Pierce.The Padilla family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Alamogordo Funeral Home, Inc. to direct the funeral services.To sign the online register book, please visit www.alamogordofuneralhome.org.