Irene was born on July 20, 1959 in San Jose, California. She was 1 of 16 children born to parents Luis Casarez Pardo and Mercedes Flores.
Irene graduated from Yerba Buena High School. She was employed by a medical office for over 20 years in administration support. She loved attending car shows and listening to oldies 'low rider' music from the 70's and 80's. Above all else, she really enjoyed the time she spent with her children and grandchildren. It gave her great joy to see them happy and sharing in their experiences in life.
She is survived by her long time friend and loving companion Paul Belluomini, adored children; Racquel Pardo, Pearl Rivera (Carlos), Salina Padilla (Rafael Colindres) and Misty Padilla. She felt blessed to be a grandmother to Kayla Teofilo, Nicholas Espinosa, Carlos Rivera Jr., Jazzabelle Rivera, Jazmin Rivera, Deziree Padilla, Isacc Colindres, Isaiah Colindres, Adaya Colindres, Emma Colindres, Evelyn Colindres, twin grandbabies still to arrive, Layla Padilla, Corey Padilla Jr., and Milly Rodriguez. She was an amazing great grandmother to Lena and Lila Espinosa. Her legacy will continue to live on through their stories and memories. She will be missed dearly by her siblings Art, Luis, Daniel, Steve, Elizabeth Calderon, Ray, Victor, Yvette, Gilbert, Mark, Phillip, Matthew and Jennifer.
She is now reunited in Heaven with her father Luis Casarez Pardo, mother Mercedes Flores, brother Kenneth Pardo and sister Debra Pardo.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 from 3:00 pm till 8:00 pm at Lima Family Erickson Memorial Chapel, located at 710 Willow St., San Jose, CA 95125. Thursday, February 29, 2024 a funeral mass will be at Our Lady of Refuge Parish located at 2165 Lucretia Ave., San Jose, CA 95122 at 09:00 am.
Please come and help us Celebrate the Life of Irene Stella Padilla.
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