Reynaldo Pena Padilla

Reynaldo Pena Padilla was born January 10, 1943 in Robstown, Texas to Antonio Mendoza and Guadalupe Pena Padilla and passed away on November 7, 2026 at home surrounded by loved ones.

Reynaldo married Eva Molina on October 12, 1959.  They had five children, Elvira, Ray, Carlos , Ernie and Rick.  Eight Grandchildren, Alicia May and husband Andrew, Carlos Ray and wife Dianna, Joseph and Amber Stewart, Evann, Alexandra and husband Max, Karla & Roy.  Seven Great-Great Grandchildren, Tanner, AJ, Olivia, Ayden, Junior, Zoe and Trevor.

Rey worked for the pipeline, traveling from state to state.  He and Eva then moved to Garland to raise their family.  He retired from Kraft where he worked for 26 years.  He also owned and operated Padilla's Paint and Body with his sons.  After the death of his wife, Eva, of 52 years, Rey met and married Luisa Resendiz Hernandez on February 4, 2019.  She was an answered prayer to us all for her love, kindness and loyalty to him.

Mr. Padilla was a dedicated man of faith.  He was very active in the Church of Christ in Garland.  he enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He also loved traveling to visit his brothers and sisters and their families.  He cared very deeply for all of his family.

He is survived by his wife, Luisa, sons Ray, Ernie and Rick and sister Enedelia.

Preceeded in dealthy by his wife Eva, daughter Elvira, son Carlos, grandson John Luke, granddaughter Amber and siblings Olivia, Antonio, Joe, Rene, Mauricio, Ofelia and Alvino.