Dustin Armando Nicholas Padilla, age 35, was born Aug. 3, 1988, in Winslow, went home to the Lord, surrounded by many friends and family on Jan 15, 2024, at Abrazo Central Campus Hospital in Phoenix.
He is welcomed with open arms by mother, Verlena Kay; father, Armando Padilla; and brother, Thomas Franklin Crowther.
Dustin leaves behind numerous friends and family in Snowflake, a place he cherished and spent a lot of his life.
His love of cars led him to the ownership of two businesses, American Integrity Automotive and Roadrunner Mobile Auto Glass. His huge heart and generosity led him to help so many in the community. He loved camping, fishing, golfing and listening to music. He enjoyed playing corn hole and always cheered on his beloved Packers.
He is survived by his brothers, Kenneth, Shannon; and Robert; sisters, Tebbi, Allonna and Echo; grandmother, Verlis; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday Jan. 27, at Snowflake Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest with his mother, who he missed so much. Reception to follow at 3:30 p.m. at La Cocina De Eva’s.
Owens Livingston Mortuary of Snowflake handled the arrangements.
