Maria Concepsion "Connie" Loucks, 61 years old of Lexington Park, MD departed this life on July 27, 2009 at her residence after a long illness.

Born August 13, 1947 in West Orange, CA, she was the daughter of the late Abigail and Robert Padilla. Connie attended Western High School, Orange County, CA and graduated from cosmetology school in Long Beach, CA. Connie worked as a beautician until she began her family. She became a stay at home mother who raised and nourished her two daughters while supporting her often deployed career Navy husband. Connie's passion was for arts. She was a talented painter, decorator, and crafter. She enjoyed making things which she displayed at many local craft shows and fairs. Connie's dedication to family, her irrepressible spirit, and her shear determination to persevere served as inspiration to all who had the good fortune to know her.

Connie is survived by her loving husband William "Bill" Loucks whom she married in Las Vegas, NV on March 16, 1969. She is also survived by her daughters; Kristie Marie Atkinson (Jerold) and Michelle Renee Gomez (Marc) of Lexington Park, MD, four grandchildren; Victoria, Brandon, and Kathleen Atkinson, and Miranda Gomez, brothers; Raul Padilla and Ruben Padilla, and sisters; Rebecca Lopez and Mary Ellen Padilla. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers; Robert Padilla, Jr. and Ernie Padilla.

Family will receive friends for Connie's Life Celebration on Saturday, August 1, 2009 from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Memorial Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Hospital Cancer Care and Infusion Services, P.O. Box 527, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.