Bobby J Padilla

Bobby J. Padilla, 37, passed away too soon, Thursday, March 21, 2019 in St. Johns. He was born March 26, 1981 in Mesa, the son of Richard Ybarra Padilla and Rebecca Ann Garcia Padilla.

Bobby was a 1999 graduate of Florence High School. He loved sports, hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends. He brought a smile to everyone he ever met. He had a huge heart and would do anything for anyone. Bobby married Kristi Gilchrist July 14, 2012 in Eagar. They have 2 daughters, Jayde and Kaylei. Bobby was an amazing husband and father and will never be forgotten.

Bobby worked as a General Plant Technician for Tucson Electric Power in Springerville. He enjoyed his job and the men he worked with.

Bobby will be forever missed but our memories of him will last forever.

Bobby leaves behind his wife, Kristi Padilla, St. Johns; daughters, Jayde and Kaylei, St. Johns; parents, Richard and Rebecca Padilla, Florence; brother, Rick (Jamie) Padilla, nieces and nephew, Kaylee, Rogun and Adalyn and grandfather, Raymond Garcia.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Mercy Garcia, paternal grandfather, Jimmy Padilla, paternal grandmother, Lydia Padilla and uncles, Ray Garcia and Bob McCaa.

Rosary will be held Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, St. Johns, with a Memorial Mass following at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon will be served following the services.