Rosie was born in San Antonio, TX on May 20, 1947. She attended Fox Tech High School in San Antonio and Cedar Valley College in Dallas, TX. Later, she worked as an aircraft sheet metal mechanic at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio and a claims representative at the U.S. Social Security Administration in Dallas and Harlingen. Following her long career in federal public service, she enjoyed retirement in Harlingen. Rosie was devoted to her faith, loved dogs, especially her Shar-Pei, Mia, and enjoyed arts and crafts, shopping, and taking care of family and friends. She will be remembered as a kind, generous, and thoughtful mother and friend who always had a sweet smile, sense of humor, and a twinkle in her eyes. Her legacy of kindness and caring will live on, as her house will join Victoria Comfort Homes as “Rosie’s House” to provide comfort care to patients in the Rio Grande Valley. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.
Rosie is preceded in death by her father, Manuel Palacios, and her mother, Justina Palacios.
She is survived by her children, Jason Herrera, Jonathan Herrera, Aaron Castro and wife, Diana, and Paul Castro and wife, Annie; and 6 grandchildren, Anthony, Megan, Carly, Tony, Jonathan Jr., and Sabrina. She is also survived by her loving relatives from the Castro and Guerrero families and close friends, including Rosario (Chayo) Landry, Martha Escobar, and cousin Sylvia Guerrero. Special thanks to all who assisted with her medical and home care, specifically Mrs. Sara Calloway, Blanca, Norma, and Annie Castro, B. Castro, Kindred Hospice, and Victoria Comfort Homes.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 1:00–9:00 PM, with a Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM. Also, a memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 1:00–3:00 PM. Both Saturday and Sunday services will be at the Heavenly Grace Funeral Home Chapel, 26873 N. White Ranch Rd., La Feria, TX 78559. Rosie’s final resting place will be with her mother at the San Fernando Cemetery II, 746 Castroville Rd., San Antonio, TX 78237. The funeral and burial in San Antonio will be held on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 1:00 PM, with Rosie’s sons and grandsons as honorary pallbearers.
Flowers, donations, and condolences may be sent c/o Aaron Castro, 2632 Santa Barbara Loop, Round Rock, TX 78665.
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