Luis M. Palacios

Luis M. Palacios, 98, of Victoria, passed away on July 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Luis was born in Ganado to Cruz Palacios Sr. and Elpidia Martinez on August 25, 1924. He married Julia Hernandez on April 26, 1953 in Edcouch, Tx. He was employed by Alcoa for 30 years. He was involved in Catechesis Familiar, Ushers Club and Funeral Meals Ministry at Our Lady of Sorrows; Knights of Columbus, Marriage Encounter, parishioner of Our Lady of Victory Cathedral, and he served as an election official at the O’Connor Elementary Precinct.

Luis is preceded in death by parents; first wife, Ricarda N. Palacios; second wife, Julia Palacios, mother of his children; third wife, Dolores C. Palacios; brothers, Cruz Palacios Jr., and Frank Palacios; sisters, Francisca Molina, Silvestra Garcia, and Olivia Huerta; son, Louis Palacios; and son-in-law, Rudy De Los Santos.

Luis is survived by daughters, Cynthia Palacios, Estella De Los Santos, Mary Santellana (Robert), Henrietta Castillo (Johnny); son, Jesse Palacios (Karen); daughter-in-law, Josefina Palacios; sister-in-law, Irene Palacios; brother-in-law, Jose Huerta; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral in Victoria on Monday, July 10, 2023. Visitation will be at 9am, Rosary will be at 9:30am, and Mass at 10am with Father Jonas officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rosewood Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Jesse Palacios, Robert Santellana, Anthony Palacios, Eric De Los Santos, Joshua Santellana Sr. Tim Castillo, Jacob Castillo, and Joseph Palacios.

Memorials may be given to Harbor Hospice.

The family of Luis M. Palacios wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Harbor Hospice and caregiver, Rose, from Outreach Services.

Words of comfort, condolences and fond memories may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.