David Gerardo Padilla

Edcouch, TX - David G. Padilla, 50, passed away June 21, 2021 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. David was born March 5, 1971 to Arcadio, Jr. and Guadalupe Padilla in Weslaco, TX. David had a passion for teaching, serving as an educator for many years for Edcouch-Elsa ISD and Monte Alto ISD. David is survived by his wife, Idalia Cuellar Padilla; father, Arcadio Padilla, Jr.; sisters, Ana Padilla and Carmen Padilla; brother, Arcadio (Elizabeth) Padilla III; nephew, Rafael Arcadio Padilla; father-in-law, Ruben Cuellar; sisters-in-law, Irene Cuellar (Eli De Leon) and Illiana Cuellar; and brother-in-law, Michael (Lisa) Cuellar. He is preceded in death by his mother, Guadalupe Padilla, and mother-in-law, Diana Perez Cuellar.

Visitation will be Friday, June 25, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Christian Life Church on Hwy 107 & M Road, Edinburg, TX. As per David's wishes, cremation services will held at a later date. Also, David made a request that in lieu of flowers, please make donations on his behalf to the American Cancer Society. Cardoza Funeral Home of Edcouch is in charge of funeral arrangements.