Inez M. Padilla Aguilar

Our beautiful and beloved Inez, Age 75, was taken from us unexpectedly on May 21, 2022. Inez was an amazing wife, daughter, mother, sister, aunt, nana and friend to many. Inez touched the hearts of many people during her lifetime. She worked for the City of Albuquerque in various departments and retired after 25 years working in the Real Property Division. Upon retirement she went on to become a successful Realtor, a career that has lasted 32 years. She excelled at what she did and always went above and beyond to help her clients, where most became lifelong friends. She would help everyone. Inez was very dependable, and we knew we could always rely on her. We all cherished her tenacity to get things done in a passionate and dedicated manner. She had impeccable taste, and a great sense of style. Inez was the rock of our family, and the void she leaves can never be filled. We love you so much and miss you immensely.

Inez is survived by her husband, Thomas Underwood; mother, Catalina Padilla; children, Steve Sanchez and Fiancée Carmen Sandoval, James Sanchez and partner Cynthia Trujillo, Jennifer Castillo, and husband Benito Sr.; sisters, Gloria Marcotte, Annette Padilla, Theresa Rogers (Chuck), Jane Martinez (Anthony); brothers, Mariano Padilla, Carl Padilla (Patricia); Four grandchildren, Rhiannon, Shannon, Benito Jr, and Andres; two great grandchildren, Jeremiah and Inez; along with aunt Shirley, many nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends. Inez is preceded in death by her father Carmel Padilla, grandson Jeremy Sanchez, daughter in law Sandra Sanchez and brother Roy Padilla. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at 6:00pm with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00pm. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 10:00am. All services will be held at Church of the Ascension located at 2150 Raymac Rd SW. Christian Burial will take place at the Los Padilla’s Cemetery. Reception following burial which will be located at 2400 Desiderio Rd SW. Please join us to celebrate our beloved Inez.