RAYMOND A. PALACIO 62, Of Riverside, formerly of Rancho Cucamonga, passed away March 16, 2011 at Kaiser-Sunset, Los Angeles. He was born September 14, 1948 in Florence, AZ. Raymond worked as a parole officer for the State of California and was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Viet Nam era. He is survived by his wife, Rachel of Riverside; 3 children, Raymond Caesar Palacio of Riverside, Michelle Palacio-Poole of Long Island, NY, Shauna M. Palacio-Anderson of Riverside; 5 siblings, Randy Palacio of Tucson, AZ, Johnny Palacio of Santa Ana, George, Susie and Melinda Palacio, all of Tucson, AZ; 4 grandchildren, Jacob and Elijah Palacio, Isaiah and Ava Marie Anderson. Rosary will be 10:00am with Funeral Mass at 11:00am, Tuesday, 3/29, both at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 877 N. Campus Ave., Upland, CA 91786. Burial with military honors will be 1:15pm, Area #2, Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA 92518. STONE FUNERAL HOME, UPLAND, CA. in charge of arrangements (909) 982-1369

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Press-Enterprise on Mar. 20, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Palacio

18 Entries

James Beam

December 3, 2011

My condolences to Ray's family. We served together in Vietnam. We shared a foxhole many nights. He was a very brave Marine. Wish we had kept in touch.

Randy Gaston

November 29, 2011

Semper fi, Ray! I'm hearing about your death after the fact. I went with you up that steep hill to get med-evaced in Vietnam. You walked all the way with a piece of schrapnel in your heart! You were my team leader when I got to Vietnam and later my squad leader. Randy Gaston, League City, Texas. 3rd Platoon, Alpha Co, 1st/Bn, 7th Marine Reg, 1stMarDiv

November 29, 2011

Dear family: I am very sorry for your loss of Ray. Worked with him in Ontario. He was a hard-working and gung-ho Agent with lots of personality. Isabelle Jensen

Bobie Huerta

April 4, 2011

Dearest Rachel, Caesar, Michelle, and Shauna, I was so saddened to hear about the passing of Ray. He is one of those people that are unforgettable, that touch your life in a very meaningful way. He was a very unique and genuine individual, to say the least. I still laugh remembering some of his antics. He loved his family, that was obvious, and Rachel. Rachel, my dear friend, how I admire your courage and your strong love for him, from the beginning of your relationship to the very end. I have very fond memories of all of us, young married couples (my sis Martha/Carlos, Me & Caldera, Della/Danny, and Teresa) when we hung out at your house on 11th st., our kids Caesar, little Ray, and Shellie were little ... we had so much fun ... how Ray made us laugh and laugh. You must all be proud of him, he was a great man, a kind man. I know God will give you comfort, and peace knowing that our Ray is with HIM where there is no more sorrow, pain nor tears. He now has a new body and a sound mind. We will see him again. My love and prayers to all of you.

Michelle Palacio-Poole

March 31, 2011

On behalf of my mom Rachel, my brother Caesar and my sister Shauna, we wish to thank everyone for taking the time and sharing their kind words. We also wish to thank everyone that was able to attend his services. I think he would have been touched to see all the support from family friends and co-workers.

Angel Lichtenberger

March 28, 2011

I'm very saddened to hear about the passing of Ray. He was my boss and more importantantly my friend. Ray was always available to those he worked with and loved his career in the Department of Corrections, good and bad. We shared similar family history in Tucson, Az. He was such a great storyteller and always was supportive and funny, especially after a union meeting! He loved you Rachel and was so proud of his children. My prayers will be with you and I too will always remember Ray Palacio. God Bless you and your family.

John Roybal

March 28, 2011

Family & Friends of Ray Palacio, I am very sorry @ your loss & I pray that God will comfort you @ this time of sorrow. I too am saddened, he was a friend of mine. It's too bad those coming back from military service lost contact with our friends. I first knew of Ray a summer I returned from vacation in Vegas. A friend told me there was a new guy in town who looks just like me, in fact guys talked to him thinking he was me. I didn't think we looked a like, but Ray n I were fast friends. He was a good guy, a fun n brave guy.I'm glad he had a family with children, I knew he would have friends, he was friendly n outgoing. Your loss is mine as well, he was one of the good ones. RIP my Brother. John Roybal(Ray knew me as Tinker)

John Hernandez

March 27, 2011

My condolences to the Palacio family. I knew Ray in High School(San Manuel) and remember him after he returned from Vietnam. He was a nice guy with a good sense of humor.

Arlene Jaramillo Laguna

March 26, 2011

We would like to express our deepest condolences to the Family of Ray Palacio - San Manuel High School Class of '67. You were an important part of a well lived life. We extend our sympathy to his Friends and Co-workers as well. What a tragic loss!

In Prayer,
The SMHS Class Reunion Committee

Albert Martinez

March 26, 2011

To the Palacio Family, May God bless you during your sorrow. I will always remember Ray's energy level, he was a wonderful co-worker, and always had something fun to say or always had a smile. He loved his baseball caps and T-shirts. Thanks for all all the happy years we worked together for the Department. God Bless you.

March 24, 2011

We are so sorry for the passing of Raymond. We have enjoyed knowing him and having him be a part of our family through the marriage of our children. You will be missed Ray, Rest in Peace. Our sincere sympathy to the Palacio family. Love Joe & Karen Anderson

Steve Littman

March 23, 2011

Ray was a wonderful man full of humor and wit, insight and wisdom, and always brightened up any room that he entered; and I'm sure he's doing that now.

Susana Lopez

March 22, 2011

Ray, what a thing to wake up this morning and hear that this earth will no longer hear you words of encouragement and laughter. You were there whenever I needed advise, be it personal or work related. Prayers and condolences to your Wife and family, for they truly have lost an honored man.
In My Prayers,

Denise Parada

March 21, 2011

Dear Ray, one of those people that you never forget and who always had a joke or smile to give! You will be missed by so many people in this Department who had the honor and pleasure to work with you. Rest in Peace Ray!

Shelley Reynolds

March 21, 2011

Uncle Ray was such a kind hearted man, Im going to miss him so much. He is in my prayers.

Elena DeStefano

March 21, 2011

Good neighbor, my children already miss him very much... rest in peace "Grandpa"

March 20, 2011

I worked with Ray for a long time. He was a good/fun guy with a lot of heart. My sympathies to his family. Sempre Fi Diane Cowell

Linda Mackey

March 20, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about Ray. Worked with him for the State. Good guy and will be missed. My sympathy to the family.

Linda Mackey

Showing 1 - 18 of 18 results