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Joe Palafox Obituary
Joe Palafox, age 87, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in San Antonio to Jose and Clara Navarro Palafox. He was a direct descendent of Jose Antonio Navarro, a Texas Patriot and a signer of the
Texas Declaration of Independence. He was very active in Henry B. Gonzalez' congressional campaigns. He worked for twenty years as a supervisor at Mission County Park. He was a devoted dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa. When his oldest grandsons were in grade school he would pick them up every day from school and take them for an after school snack. Joe was the patriarch of the family. He was also a great cook. Every
Sunday his family would gather to enjoy the delicious meals he prepared. His specialty was brisket, salmon patties, mashed potatoes, borracho beans and macarron. Joe used to love to watch Wheel of Fortune, Walker Texas Ranger, and western re-runs. Joe was a sharp dresser never leaving home without his Stacy Adams. He was loved and will be missed by his family.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Alice, his daughters Mary Esther Escobedo (Marcial), Cathy Kehoe, and his son George Palafox (Diana); his grandchildren, Rene Ramirez (Chris), John David and Enrique Cortinas Jr., Joe Michael, Yvette and Steven Palafox (Kristin); great-grandchildren, Aaron Kehoe, Ryan Gamer, Ethan Ramirez; Nicholas, Joseph, John and Alycia Cortinas; Ethan and Olivia Palafox; his Godson from Monterey Mexico, Chuy Coello. He is also survived by his sisters, Jane Palafox and Clara Jersak and his brother. Claude Palafox; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Pallbearers: John and Enrique Cortinas Jr., Joe Michael and Steven Palafox, Aaron Kehoe, and Ryan Garner. Visitation will begin on Friday, March l. 2013 from 1pm to 9 pm with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm at Ortiz Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 11:00am at The Church of the Holy Spirit on 8134 Blanco Rd. Interment will follow at San Fernando Cemetery No. 2. ARRANGEMENTS WITH:
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Cathy
February 24, 2024
Dad, it's been eleven years and I still think of you everyday. I miss you so very much.
Frances Garza-Alvarado
March 10, 2013
Ernest & I send our sincere condolences to all the family on the loss of your beloved patriarch. I'm glad I got to meet Joe and learn of some of the happy memories he left behind for his family to cherish. I wish we didn't have to go through such sadness, but our faith assures us that we will see our loved ones again. Til then, they and their love will live within our hearts.
Rose Marie Gonzalez-Ramirez
March 3, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. Just know that Our Lord has him under his wing resting in peace.
Cathy Palafox Kehoe
March 3, 2013
Dad,
I love You and I miss You so very much !!!
March 2, 2013
Alice:
I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace, and may God send you and your family some comfort.
Joe Del Prado
Sylvia M Huizar
March 2, 2013
With deepest Sympathy and also know my prayers are with you and the family.
Sylvia M. Huizar - SFA '65
Trini Valdez III
March 2, 2013
My Condolences and Prayers go out to the family of Mr. Joe Palafox. Rest In Peace, Dear Friend, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless You.
Gilbert Romero
March 2, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the entire family on the passing of Joe. May you all have the strength to carry on in this time of great sorrow.
Joaquin B. Martinez
March 1, 2013
Our deepest condolences to George and his family may our Lord give strength and comfort in the hour of bereavement to all whom hearts Joe touched and cared for. God Bless.
March 1, 2013
Aunt Alice, Cathy, Rene, and family, I'm glad to have known a beautiful soul such as Uncle Joe. I have many good memories because of him. My heart and my prayers go out to you. I hope that you will find comfort in God's embrace around you. Love for you always, Roxanne
Donnell family
March 1, 2013
Praying for the family. I saw the love he showed his wife. I enjoyed seeing him drive her to lunch at their favorite place, Jim's. He was a good neighbor to have.With deepest sympathy, Bill, Jenice, Lauren & Brande (234 Patricia)
Patricia Rodriguez
March 1, 2013
My deepest condolences to my Aunt Alice and my cousins. I am sorry that I cannot be there to celebrate his life, but know that I am there in spirit. I have many fond memories of Uncle Joe. May you take comfort in the love he shared with you.
Anna Arzola
March 1, 2013
Alice and family, we are sadden by the news of Joe's passing. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to you. Joe was one of the greatest men I have ever known. He had a huge heart and a beautiful, cheerful spirit. My son Aaron "A.J." remembers those days when Joe would pick him and Aaron up from school and take them for that afterschool snack. I can still see him walking into our place at Dora's Family Cafe with those sharp Stacy Adams and his great big smile. He always brightened up the place. Keep those shoes dancing Joe - we will miss you greatly. Dora Arzola, Anna Arzola & all the family at Dora's Family Cafe.
Gibby & Norma Rodriguez
March 1, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 1, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
March 1, 2013
Cathy and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. What a wonderful Dad. My deepest and heartfelt sympathies to you and all your family. God Bless you and keep you - my prayers are with you. Always, Mary Bernal
Reynaldo San Roman Jr
March 1, 2013
Tia Alice,& Family May God show you the way to new hope,peace,and happiness WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY REY JR.&SANTA & FAMILY
Margaret Torres
March 1, 2013
Palafox Families,
We both have ancestors that signed the Texas Declaration of Independence at the Alamo - mine, Jose Francisco Ruiz.
Prayers and Blessings to your Families,
Margaret Ruiz Torres, SFA '65
Anna Arzola Wilson
March 1, 2013
We are sadden to hear of Joe's passing. Joe was one of the greatest men I ever knew. He had a big heart and cheerful spirit. My son Aaron "A.J." remembers those days when Joe would pick them up from school and take them for snacks. Joe was a dear friend to our family, the Arzola family. He will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathies to Alice and all of Joe's family. You all are in our prayers, Love the Arzola Family -
Anna Arzola Wilson, Dora Arzola & all the family of Dora's Family Cafe.
(I can still see Joe walking into our place with those sharp stacy adams)- Keep those shoes dancing Joe!
Bumble Bee Flowers
March 1, 2013
Deepest sympathy to the family at this time of sorrow. We pray for strength, peace, and comfort in the days ahead. From Bumble Bee Flowers Family & Staff.
Margaret Torres
March 1, 2013
Palafox Families,
My heartfelt Condolences and Sympathy to all your families. May Our Lord give you STRENGTH and find Peace during your time of SORROW.
Your parents were instrumental in beginning of St. Francis Academy with Mary Esther a dear classmate and Cathy a dear friend.
Keeping yourfamilies in my PRAYERS.
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