| Graduation Year | Class of 1986 |
| Date of Passing | May 18, 2007 |
| About | Walter Ray Padilla Walter Ray Padilla, 39, of Allen, Texas, passed away May 18, 2007. He was born March 2, 1968, in Oregon City, Ore., to Joyce (Bush) Padilla and Glen Amborn. He married his wife Erica Lynn (DeSanto) Padilla on July 14, 1989, in Duluth. Walter served 10 years in the United States Army from 1986 to 1996. He worked various Government contract jobs after were he established a well respected reputation. Walter finally found his niche with Northrop Grumman Mission Systems as FBCB2 Chief Engineer. Walter was proud to work with all his Grumman and FBCB2/BFT coworkers. They were his comrades, kids, and extended family. Walter is survived by his wife, Erica Padilla; his mother, Joyce Padilla; his two brothers, Eric Padilla and Martin Padilla; his mother-in-law, Kathy DeSanto; his father-in-law, David DeSanto; his two sisters-in-law, Becky Gustfason and Brianna DeSanto; and various other family members. MEMORIAL SERVICE:11 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2007 in St. Michael's Church in Duluth, followed by a reception after the service. All who knew and loved Walter are welcome to attend. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, 218-727-3555. Published in the Duluth News Tribune on 6/3/2007. |
