Stella

Padilla

Stella Padilla passed away Sunday November 27 ^th at the age of 94. Stella was born in Santa Paula California February 19 ^th , 1928. Stella moved to New Idria California where she met and married George Padilla.  They raised 8 children in New Idria before moving to Hollister in 1969.

Stella was a homemaker and loved to cook for the family.  Her homemade tortillas, chili verde and enchiladas were family favorites. She loved to travel and was always ready when anyone asked let's go for a ride, aka shopping.

Stella was preceded in her death by her parents, husband George, granddaughter Suzie Vanderford and great grandson Alex Mottau.

Stella survived by her brother Joe Patino of Oxnard CA and her 8 children: George (MaryJane), Victor (Georgia), Rose Arballo (Joey), Rocky (Donna), Ruben (Meghan), David (Stacie) all of Hollister.  Gloria Ahumada (Joe) of Visalia CA and Richard (Jimmy) of Oroville CA. Stella also survived by her 17 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.

Stella will be greatly missed by all

A celebration of life will be held Saturday February 18 ^th , 2023, at the VFW Hall in San Juan Bautista.