Wayne Palmer

Wayne Palmer obituary, San Diego, CA

Wayne Palmer

Wayne Palmer Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 27, 2023.
Wayne Patrick Palmer, 66, passed away on May 21, 2023, in San Diego, CA, surrounded by his loved ones. Wayne was born on August 17, 1956, in New Orleans, LA, to Joseph Irby Palmer and Grace Kimball Palmer. He attended St. Edward the Confessor in Metairie, LA, Jesuit High School in New Orleans, LA, and Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA.

Wayne was a devoted husband to Kimberly and a loving father to his children, Sarah, Allison, and Matthew, and their spouses, Patrick and Peter, respectively. He was also a proud grandfather to his granddaughters, Maddy, Eva, and Remi. Wayne was preceded in death by his father, mother, and sister, Ruth Aguilar.

Wayne loved his family, friends, and his fur babies. He enjoyed collecting doubloons and cherished every moment spent with his loved ones. His kind and gentle nature will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A celebration of Wayne's life will be held at the Palmer residence in San Diego on June 2nd at 3:00. Funeral services will be held at St. Francis Xavier in Metairie, LA, on June 9th, with visitation at 10:00 and mass at 11:00.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO) in Wayne's memory. Legacy.com

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Brianna Lyons

June 19, 2023

So sad to hear about this. He was such an awesome soccer coach in middle school and such a funny guy. Condolences to Allison and his family :(

gino and susi Guidi

May 30, 2023

Wayne was a wonderful man, we are so sorry he was taken so early. Our prayers to your family.
Gino and Susi

Holly Hidinger

May 28, 2023

I will always keep Wayne's laughter & smile in my heart.
Holly Hidinger

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