Adrian Jerome Padilla

Adrian Padilla was brought into the world by his parents, Stella and Felix Padilla on January 11,1965. He was born at Kaiser hospital in Fontana, CA. He then was raised in Highland, CA. He continued to reside and lay his foundations in Highland CA.

He attended San Gorgonio High School in San Bernardino CA and was recognized as a varsity star athlete in Football and Track and Field at San Gorgonio. He then graduated San G, class of 1983.

He then graduated from San Bernardino Valley College as a psychiatric technician. He started his career at Patton State Hospital and later transferred to the behavioral health department at Arrowhead Hospital. Adrian later retired after 32 years as a psychiatric technician .

Adrian loved being a Father and Husband. He was a caring, loving, strong, tough, hardworking, and intelligent man of God. Adrian loved to cook, sing, listen to music, spend quality time with his recently passed wife, his children, and his parents. He was a family man, always making room in his schedule for family time. Overall, to Adrian, making memories with family was the most important aspect.

Beginning in 2020, Adrian courageously and successfully fought his illness to ensure he could share as much love and wisdom with his wife, children, family, and friends as he could.

Adrian passed away at Loma Linda University Medical Center surrounded by his children and loved ones on July 3rd, 2023, he was 58 years old. On this day, Adrian reunited with his recently passed wife of 27 years, Mary Ann Padilla. He is survived by his children of 6: Francisco, Antonio, Antoinette, Felicia, Adrianne, and pet Luke. Adrian will also be deeply missed by his parents, 3 brothers, 2 sisters, in laws, nieces, nephews, and many more family and friends that he loved greatly. Adrian is a light that will forever be missed from the depths of our hearts, and loved forever and beyond. Rest in Peace, Adrian Padilla.

VIGIL FOR ADRIAN:

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26TH, 2023 | 5:00 PM | SERVICE TO BEGIN WITH ROSARY

MONTECITO MEMORIAL PARK AND MORTUARY

3520 E WASHINGTON ST, COLTON, CA 92324. (VALLEY VIEW CHAPEL)

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL FOR ADRIAN & MARY ANN PADILLA

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3RD, 2023 10:00AM

ST. ADELAIDE CHURCH, 27457 BASELINE ST, HIGHLAND CA 92346

COMMITTAL SERVICE FOR ADRIAN & MARY ANN PADILLA

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3RD, 2023 TO FOLLOW MASS

3520 E WASHINGTON ST, COLTON, CA. 92324 (CEMETARY LOCATION: HILLSIDE)

PLEASE RETURN TO ST. ADELAIDE CHURCH TO JOIN US FOR A LIGHT LUNCH AND REFRESHMENTS

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.montecitomemorialparkandmortuary.com for the Padilla family.