Fidelio Palacios

Fidelio Palacios, age 67, departed this world suddenly and gained his spiritual freedom on Saturday, December 10th, 2022. He was a faithful and devoted brother, husband, father, grandfather, God-father, brother-in-law, uncle and friend; beloved by all for his good nature and kind spirit. Fidelio was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on September 23rd, 1955 to Roel and Maria Dolores Palacios. He was a hard-working man his entire life, learning many trades throughout the years. An intelligent man, Fidelio was self-taught in many trades and had several skills. He earned his GED in May of ‘77 and enjoyed his youth as a sound and light technician with a local rock band, formed by his friends. Fidelio later married his one true love, Emelinda, and became a father to her two sons, Emmanuel & James. Shortly after the birth of their third son, Omar, he moved his family to San Antonio, TX, where he gained two God-sons, Vincent and Joshua. He pursued his interest in carpentry, and became a Journeyman Carpenter with Local Union 14 of San Antonio, TX in April of ’92. He adored his granddaughter Jonie Jo, held fond memories in his heart of her, and felt so proud of her accomplishments. Fidelio spent his retirement years wood-working, building, creating, and restoring anything he felt would improve the family home. Fidelio cared for his wife during her battle with cancer in 2018, tending to her every need, and remaining vigilant every minute of every day until her battle was won. His wife did the same for him when he battled and overcame COVID-19 in 2021. The best years of his life were spent making beautiful memories with family and friends at events and gatherings, enjoying live music, good food, and celebrating every moment of life. He remained a faithful and devoted husband and father for the last 37 years of his life. Fidelio’s faith in God and Jesus was restored as he witnessed the power of prayer, thru the healing of his wife’s cancer, his own recovery, and the shield of protection over his sons during times they were in harms way serving their country or working on the road. He had a loving heart, unselfish nature, and a beautiful soul. Fidelio Palacios will be missed beyond words. “You’re free now my Love, but we will meet again.”

Fidelio was preceded in death by his parents, Roel and Maria Dolores Palacios; maternal grandparents, Fidel and Cecilia Perez; paternal grandparents, Juan Delio and Ofilia Palacios; parents-in-law, Jose Roel and Enedina Rodriguez; Aunts Aurelia P. Canales and Elda Chapa; Uncles Reynaldo Chapa, Pedro Buentello II, Fidel Perez and Juan Delio Palacios; sister Esmeralda P. Zapata & her husband Carlos Zapata; and brother-in-law Joseph Belford. Fidelio is survived by his wife, Emelinda ‘Mel’ Palacios of Corpus Christi, TX; three sons, Emmanuel Joshuan Moya of Corpus Christi, TX, James Abraham Moya (Erica Camacho) of Austin, TX and Omar Palacios of Corpus Christi, TX; and one grand-daughter, Jonie Jo Moya of Colorado Springs. CO.; Siblings, Roel Palacios, Jr. (Thelma), Sylvia Manzano (Ricky), Gloria-Jean Terrazas (Val), Cecilia Tobias and Adalia Martinez (Robert). Other survivors include two God-sons,Vincent Perez and Joshua Estrada, both of San Antonio, TX; numerous Nephews, Nieces, Cousins, and Extended Family.

Visitation will be held at Funeraria Del Angel -Memorial, 3442 Holly RD Corpus Christi, Texas 78415

from 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM. on Friday, December 16, 2022 with a Christian Mass will follow at Holy Family Church, 2509 Nogales St., Corpus Christi, TX 78416 at 1:00 PM.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FunerariaDelAngelMHolly.com for the Palacios family.