A natural leader whose winning presence allowed him to take control of various situations with ease. Equipped with a clear and calculating focus, he possessed a tough-minded, “take charge” attitude. He had the ability to make even routine situations seem exciting, and he was at ease with the role of playing problem solver. Marcos always sought out the scene of where the action was.

     He made friends easy and was kind to everyone. Sociable, analytical and pleasant, Marcos was an individual who enjoyed life’s challenges. Marcos possessed strong interpersonal skills. He was optimistic in his outlook on life and was able at all times to be open and direct in his communication. Armed with a great wit, Marcos was raised to be accepting of others and to implement a strong personal work ethic.

      Blessed with a balanced attitude, Marcos was able to communicate well with others. Marcos had a strong desire to be treated fairly and would readily offer others the same fairness in return. He was a good friend and had the biggest heart. Marcos would appear to be shy when you first met him, but as he got to know someone, his warm personality and incredible sense of humor would surface. He had the greatest laugh, one that would make others laugh as well. He was blessed with the ability to make others feel special and important, because those in his life were important to his, especially his Mom and Dad, his brothers, Tommy, and Darian, and his friends.

     Marcos was down-to-earth and uncomplicated in his relationships, which allowed him to accept people for what they were. A persuasive individual who was quick to make necessary decisions, Marcos’s strengths included being able to think on his feet. He could be a leader who sought impact for his decisions. He was a good negotiator who enjoyed new challenges. Marcos could multi-task, and he was endowed with entrepreneurial spirit, allowing him to think beyond standard norms when it came to resolving issues in his environment.

     Because he liked to take risks, Marcos was a perfect match for athletics and exercise. He was enthusiastic and confident about his activities. Marcos was a leader in the USAF ROTC and a gifted problem solver who worked hard to help accomplish group goals. This skill made his a wonderful asset to the organizations to which he belonged. Always matter-of-fact about what needed to be done, Marcos worked steadily to meet any ROTC Personal Training goals.
Travel and vacations were experiences that Marcos truly enjoyed. He preferred to seek out excitement wherever he went and he was partial to vacations that were casual and lay back with an atmosphere of “live and let live.” He was willing to leave his plans open and flexible, just in case something more interesting came along.  Marcos passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2005 in Houston, Texas. He is survived by his mother Sandra M. Padua-Garcia, his Father Abraham Padua, Jr., RT, and his brothers Thomas Frasca, and Darian G. Padua.