Services will be held on Friday January 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM at St. Matthew Methodist Church at 1631 South Roberts, Amarillo, Texas. Family will be receiving family and friends at Memorial Park Funeral Home at 6969 I-40 East, Amarillo, Texas from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday January 25, 2024.
Eligio was born December 1, 1931 in Pleasanton, Texas to Teresa & Pablo Padilla. Eligio was married to Aurora for 71 years, and they had 6 children. He worked for Santa Fe Railroad for 38 Years and he was a Road-master. He was known in the community for his willingness to help others. He was beyond generous with his time & resources. He was a servant, a leader, and loyal to his family and church. He doted on his wife, Aurora for 71 years. He was a fantastic cook and man of God. He was one of the leading members of the church. He was a great Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and Great-Great-Grandfather. We would like to give a special thanks to Ellen Shelley for being there for our parents, and us.
Eligio is survived by his sons Eddy Padilla and his spouse Aida; Paul Padilla and his spouse Elvira; and Mario Padilla and his spouse Angie. Daughters: Rosario Teresa Mendoza and her spouse Leon; Lydia Renteria and her spouse Marcos; and Yolanda Chavez and her spouse Jim. Parents: Pablo and Teresa Padilla. 14 Grandchildren, 28 Great-Grandchildren, and 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren.
Eligio was preceded in death by his wife Aurora 4/8/2022, his brother Benito Arriaga, and his sister Julia Zapata.
