Infant laid to rest in Garland following death in Dallas
GARLAND — Local funeral arrangements have been announced for Santiago Padilla, an infant born March 28, 2018, who died three days later on March 31. Family members will hold visitation and a funeral service at Pilar Funeral Home in Garland before Santiago is interred at Garland Memorial Park.
The obituary filed with Pilar Funeral Home lists surviving family, including Santiago’s parents Teodoro and Idalia, siblings Jose, Julio and Eileen, and grandparents on both sides. The notice describes the child’s final resting place as Garland Memorial Park.
"Santiago Padilla was born on March 28, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. He entered into rest on March 31, 2018 in Dallas, Texas."
Services are scheduled at the Pilar Funeral Home facility on West Avenue D, a regular site for community memorials in Garland. The family has made the following public arrangements:
- Visitation: Thursday, April 5, 2018 — 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Pilar Funeral Home, 650 W Avenue D, Garland.
- Funeral service: Thursday, April 5, 2018 — 3:00 PM at Pilar Funeral Home.
- Interment: Garland Memorial Park (final resting place).
For many Garland residents, Pilar Funeral Home is the place families turn to for services and community support. The announcement underscores the role local funeral homes and cemeteries play in handling end-of-life services for families from Garland and neighboring Dallas.
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitation | April 5, 2018 | 1:00 PM–3:00 PM | Pilar Funeral Home, 650 W Ave D, Garland |
| Funeral service | April 5, 2018 | 3:00 PM | Pilar Funeral Home, 650 W Ave D, Garland |
| Interment | — | — | Garland Memorial Park |
The obituary also notes surviving paternal grandparents Ranfarid and Maria and maternal grandparents Pedro and Salustria. The family’s notice includes an invitation to plant a memorial tree through the funeral home's affiliated tree store, an option some families use in lieu of flowers.
While the obituary provides the service schedule and family names, it does not list details about the cause of death. Those seeking to attend services or send condolences should contact Pilar Funeral Home directly for up-to-date visitor guidance and any additional arrangements the family may announce.
This passing is brief but deeply felt among relatives and neighbors. Public notices such as this one help Garland residents stay informed about community losses and the gatherings where they can offer support.
