Petra Avila

Petra Avila, 83, of Ft. Morgan, CO formerly of Greeley, CO passed away on June 15, 2011 at Eben Ezer Skilled Care Center in Brush, CO. Petra was born February 23, 1928 in Fratt, TX to Pablo and Fransica (Garcia) Paderes. On December 3, 1948 she married Gil Avila. They were married for 59 years. She and her husband Gil moved back and forth from Texas and Colorado for many years until 1958 when they settled in Colorado. Petra loved to read her Bible and listen to gospel music. 4th of July parades were a joy to her, as well as shopping, being outdoors and traveling. Petra is survived by daughters, Maria (Larry) Kage of Fort Morgan, Agapita (Betty) Piper of Lincoln, NE, Cindy (Juan) Chavez of Greeley, and Mary Jean (Reynel) Carmona of Fort Morgan; four sons, Robert Avila of Fort Morgan, Roy (Rosalie) Avila of Denver, CO, Richard (Donna) Avila of Fountain, CO and Jesse Avila of Fort Morgan. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; sister, Rosa (Joe) Delgado of Huston, TX, brother, Eudelio Paderes; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gil; her parents, Pablo and Fransica;, sons, Junior, Renee and Santiago; one sister ;and five brothers. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 20, 2011 at Eben Ezer Care Center in Brush, CO with viewing one hour prior to service at Eben Ezer. Interment at Evans Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the "Petra Avila Memorial Fund” in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services 2000 47th Ave. Greeley, CO 80634.