Eric Amancio Padilla

Eric Amancio Padilla

April 21, 1974 – November 9th, 2025

Eric Amancio Padilla, 51, of Parker, Colorado, left us far too soon. Born in Los Alamitos, California, Eric lived a life full of love, laughter, and resilience. His journey reminds us of the importance of compassion and connection.

He is survived by his parents, Dorothy and Albert Padilla; his beloved daughters, Haylee and Taylor, and their mother; his brother Jason Padilla and his family; aunts and uncles; his girlfriend Renee; and his loyal dog Max.

Eric’s life was marked by devotion to family and a spirit of perseverance. After a successful career in retail, he embraced his role as a stay-at-home father a chapter he cherished deeply. Later, in Colorado, Eric found purpose as a caregiver at Legacy Village of Castle Pines, where his dedication earned him Employee of the Month and positioned him for leadership.

Colorado brought Eric a new love for the outdoors. He embraced hiking and nature, living by his personal motto: “Learn to fail and then you will learn to succeed.” He treasured time reconnecting with his daughters and family in Florida and sharing life’s joys with Renee.

Eric had a gift for making people laugh and turning strangers into friends. His love for the Denver Broncos, Dave Matthews Band, Disney, and of course video games… will forever remain part of his story. “Do or do not. There is no try”-Yoda

Services will be held on Thursday, January 8th at 2:00 PM at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 2401 Davie Rd, Davie, FL 33317.

"Grief is the price we pay for love." – Queen Elizabeth II

Flowers can be ordered through Brigittes Flowers 4385 Griffin Rd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314,  ph# 954-583-8025