1918
2015
COLUMBIA - A Mass of Christian Burial for Leonor Padua, 97, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2015, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Florence National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2015.
Mrs. Padua died Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Born in Pasoquin, Ilocos Norte, Philippines she was a daughter of the late Vicente Dacuycuy and Petrona de los Santos. Mrs. Padua loved traveling extensively with her husband and other family members while visiting friends and family all over the United States. She was an avid bowler who loved cooking for family gatherings every Sunday. While her husband was serving in WWII with the US Army and was later taken as a P.O.W. she took care of the family back in the Philippines. She again took care of her family when her husband was called once more to serve during the Korean Conflict.
She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Honesto Padua, and four sisters.
Surviving are her son, Michael Padua of Columbia; daughters, Fran Self (John) of Milton, FL, Josie Hilton (Joe) of Columbia; son, Peter Padua of Columbia; daughter, Remy Henderson of Columbia; brother, Msgr. Vicente Dacuycuy; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3600 Devine Street, Columbia SC 29205.
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June 9, 2016
Kelly Knapp
Love you, Nanny. I wish you could come to my wedding.
June 15, 2015
Wan Ezekiel
What a beautiful legacy.
June 14, 2015
Debbie Sutton
You always had a smile on your face. I enjoyed bowling with you all those years. You will be missed by all of those that knew you even for a short time. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
June 14, 2015
Jun Mariano
We share a common ancestry, yet we are a generation and miles apart. My earliest recollection of you is through my late mom, your sister, Elang. Mom would always read your Christmas cards with affection. More recently, there were the Skype calls with your brother here, our Uncle Junior. You kept the family ties while bringing up your own family. And you did a good job, Mike is now carrying the torch of keeping us connected. Rest in peace, Auntie Leonor, we know you'll find eternal joy in being together with your sisters in paradise.
June 13, 2015
Mike Padua
Mama we love you and we are going to miss you and you are going to be with Daddy in Heaven. Thank you for everything you have done for our family
June 12, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family in the loss of this lovely and gracious lady. While she is gone from our physical presence, there can be no doubt of the deep imprint that she has left on all of our hearts and the deep impact on the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know her. I cherish the many memories I have of her... the poncho she made for me in college, her reassuring calls to me while my husband was stationed overseas, her legendary meals... the list is endless. She was such an example for all of us. A life well lived.
Jane Inman Davis (Moore, SC)
June 11, 2015
Kelly Knapp
Nanny,
I love you and I know you are with Papa in Heaven. I hope it is the place you always dreamed and prayed it would be. You have shown me so much about family, love and kindness. I will miss you but I know you will visit me and will always be in my heart. Love, Kelly
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