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VICENTE G. PALACIO

1936 - 2020

VICENTE G. PALACIO obituary, 1936-2020, El Centro, CA

BORN

1936

DIED

2020

VICENTE PALACIO Obituary


Vicente G. Palacio, 84, of Brawley, CA, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020. Vicente was born on October 26, 1936 to Vicente and Ignacia Palacio of Brawley, CA. He attended local schools and graduating from Imperial Valley College with a degree in Criminal Justice. He then joined the United States Army and married the love of his life, Sarah Chacon Palacio. Vicente was a proud Veteran and a member of the Special Forces Association, Chapter 75, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and Korean War Veterans. After receiving an honorable discharge for his military service, he worked for the Imperial County Sheriffs Department and becoming a founding member of the Narcotics Task Force. After his retirement from law enforcement, he went on to work for the Imperial County Treasurers Department and State of California as an investigator for the Medi-Cal Fraud Department. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Sarah C. Palacio; sisters, Socorro Hudson and Beatrice Aguirre. He is survived by his children, Robert Palacio, Richard Palacio, both of Brawley, CA, Tina Armstrong, Leonard Barra, both of Imperial, CA, Sandra Forte, Ruben Palacio, both of Los Banos, CA and Evelyn Palma of Santa Ana, CA; grandchildren, Vanessa Palacio of Brawley, CA, Shaun Palacio of Brawly, CA, Kathleen Palacio of Brawley, CA, Marcus Palacio of Brawley, CA, David Palacio of Brawley, CA, Priscilla Palma of Santa Ana, CA, Freddie Palma Jr. of Santa Ana, CA, Stephen Armstrong of Santa Ana, CA, Celeste Barra of Imperial, CA, Tina Mathis of Menifee, CA, Daniel and Marc Forte of Los Banos, CA; great-grandchildren, Elijah Matthew Palacio, Layla Palma, Sarah Jane Palacio, Mason Lyons, Jude and Roman Forte; sister, Anita Ojedaand numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Due to current circumstances, services for Mr. Palacio will be private.

Published by Imperial Valley Press Online from Apr. 5 to Apr. 7, 2020.
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John Davis

April 8, 2020

Rest in peace, Vincent.
Your legacy will be kept alive by Leonard, and this is something to be proud of.
Respectfully,
Norma Sierra Galindo

Norma Sierra Galindo

April 7, 2020

My sincere condolences to the Palacio family. May our lord grant him eternal rest. Vicente made a name for himself in the Law Enforcement community during the 70's. He was respected by and well know throughout the valley law enforcement community. Vicente thank you for your service. Rest in Peace.

Ray Castillo

April 7, 2020

Ruben, so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family. Josie

April 6, 2020

RIP Vince

Sgt. Stedenko Club
Southern Ca. Chapter

April 6, 2020

My condolences and deepest sympathies in the loss of Vicente. He was a truly great friend who will never forgotten. May GOD comfort all of you in your grief.

Angel Chavez

April 5, 2020

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April 5, 2020

Angel Chavez

April 5, 2020

Prayers and thoughts Robert and family, RIP my friend Vicente. God Bless...Esteban

Steve Vasquez

April 5, 2020

ROBERT & PALACIO FAMILY SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER,VINCE WAS A VERY NICE MAN HAD FOND MEMORIES OF SOCIALIZING WITH VINCE WHEN HE MADE HIS TRIPS TO YUMA ON SUNDAYS, RIP VINCE, JOHN & DONI SOUKUP

JOHN SOUKUP

April 5, 2020

I am truly sorry for the loss of your beloved father. Please know that God is with those who are broken hearted and crushed in spirit. May he provide you with the peace and comfort needed to endure this difficult time.

Gina

April 4, 2020

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