In Memory of

Hilda

Dorothy

Padilla

Obituary for Hilda Dorothy Padilla

Hilda Padilla, of Omro, age 91, passed away at Evergreen Manor in Oshkosh on Monday, November 05, 2018. Hilda was born in Coloma, WI, the daughter of the late Fred and Ella (Slife) Graper. She married the late Paul Padilla on October 22, 1949. Hilda was a stay at home mother of seven children. She volunteered at the Omro Community Center and babysat for many years. Many holidays and birthdays were enjoyed with family and friends along with her making the best broasted chicken and homemade tortillas. Hilda loved polka music so much; she would make family members dance with her. Hilda was a long time member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Omro.
Hilda is survived by her children, Susan Rhode of Winneconne, Mary (the late Gaynel) Klockzien of Appleton, Rose (Ron) Moriearty of Omro, Jesse (Carla) Padilla of Oshkosh, Fran (the late Dave) Schilling of Omro, Jerry (Pam) Padilla of Oshkosh, Jim (Penney) Padilla of Omro, step son, Felix (the late Lata) Padilla of Texas, late step son, Mike Padilla of Texas; and sister, Evelyn Henke of Omro. She will be missed by her grandchildren, Mark (Tammy), Tracy, Angela, Raymond, Cody (Claire), Sarah (Shane), Austin (Amanda), Cynthia (Jesse) and Patricia (Joe); her many great grandchildren and great- great grandchildren. Hilda was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Ella Graper; sisters, Clara Rick, Ester Bliske, Viola Domskie, Mable Brown; brothers, Hank Graper and Reina Graper.
Visitation for Hilda will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at the Omro Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 P.M. with Sr. Pam Biehl officiating. Burial will follow in the Omro Cemetery.
The family would like to give special thanks to Evergreen Manor and Generations Home Care and Hospice for the kindness and caring shown to our mother and family. A special thanks also to Evelyn Henke for her love and support given to her sister, Hilda.