Esther Palma
1947 - 2025
Esther Palma
1947 - 2025
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BORN
1947
DIED
2025
Esther Palma Obituary
Esther lived a beautiful life that came to an end surrounded by love and the enduring warmth of family. Her journey through life was marked by kindness and connection-she lived as she died, as everyone's friend. Her memory will forever be cherished in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Esther is survived by her devoted husband, Rodolfo Palma, and their four children: Javier Palma, Rachel Palma (Richard Rodriguez), Emma Palma (Chris Hozey), and Rudy Palma.
Esther was a proud grandmother to James Garcia, Maricella Ramirez, Olivia Barber, Elysa Hozey, Branden Hozey, Carmen Palma, and Eliana Rodriguez. Her legacy continues through her nine great-grandchildren: Elias R., Lucian G., Marius G., Beau B., Dash B., Finn B., Hernan R., Celestina R., and Adelita R.
Esther's life was a testament to the power of love and friendship. Her presence brought comfort and joy to those around her. In our hearts, Esther's memory will always be kept-of one we loved and will never forget.
May her spirit live on in the lives she touched so deeply.
Viewing and Burial will be Friday January 2nd, 2026
8am viewing at Southlawn Mortuary 5401 S Park Ave, Tucson, 85706
10:30 Mass at St. John's church 602 west Ajo way Tucson Az
12:00 Internment at HOLY HOPE 3555 N Oracle Rd. Tucson, Az
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Margaret Valdez
February 13, 2026
You are so missed, you will always be remembered and loved. you will always be in our hearts, love you sis, your sister margaret
Valerie Mendoza
January 6, 2026
We love you Tia Esther , you will be missed
Kimmy
January 3, 2026
I lived next door to Rudy and Esther in Howard´s mobile home park in the 70s and babysat. Esther was like my second mom she taught me how to make Spanish rice and all the good stuff that she knew how to make. They had just had Emma and Hector and Rachel. I will meet her in heaven one day
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Mandi Bates
December 29, 2025
I will always remember her as a sweet lady who told it like it was and always had a good story to tell!
Tia Margaret
December 28, 2025
We are all in prayers for the family sending love to you all
Natalia Diaz-Reichert
December 27, 2025
Warmest Thoughts and Heartfelt Prayers to you all.
Barbara Lara Gonzalez
December 26, 2025
Tia, this is how I always remember you, fun loving and such a joker . Rest in Peace.
Chasie
December 26, 2025
You were my rock way back in the day I´m so thankful for that. May you rest In peace. Such a lovely lady.
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