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Lawrence Palma Obituary
March 26, 1944 - Jan. 28, 2016
Las Vegas, NV
Lawrence "Larry" Palma, Sr., 71, passed away Jan. 28, 2016, at his home in Las Vegas NV. He was born March 26, 1944, in Salinas.
Lawrence is survived by his wife, Marilyn Palma; his son, Lawrence Palma Jr.; his daughter, Laurene Palma; his sisters, Delores Rivera, Irene Goward, Phyllis Tobias and Vicki Vallez; his brother, Robert Palma; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Margarito Palma and Pauline Cordova; and brothers, Jimmy Palma, Margarito Palma Jr. and Gilbert Palma.
A Memorial Service and Luncheon will be held in his honor at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Crossroads Christian Church, 1035 Rogge Rd., Salinas, CA 93906.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Palma
Anthony Ziganay
February 18, 2016
Rest in peace old friend.
Janice Bradley Soberanes
February 17, 2016
So sorry to hear of Larry's passing. Rest in peace my High School friend.
February 16, 2016
Sorry to here Larry passed away.
Charlie "Butch" Walker of Salinas, Ca.
February 13, 2016
Mis mas sentido pesame que Dios les de paz y tranquilidad en estos momentos dificiles."Viene
Anthony Ziganay
February 11, 2016
My condolences to the family.
Paul Contreras
February 11, 2016
Uncle Larry you were more than my uncle you were my Father figure growing up.Thank you for
being there for me.
Love You
Vicky Albarran Cruz
February 11, 2016
So sorry to hear of Larry's passing. He always had a smile and was wonderful to everyone. Sending condolences and prayers on behalf of the NSHS Class of 1962 and all who knew him.
jessie mills
February 11, 2016
Sorry to hear Larry Passed away. I have good memories of him at Hartnell. He was always kind and fun to be around. Praryers to all the family.
Kathy Townsend
February 11, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear about Larry's passing. I had the pleasure of working with him for many years. He was a wonderful person to work with.
Bob Corda
February 10, 2016
Played football with Larry he was a great guy and happy to hear he had a great life. We had some good times on an off the field. He was tough
RIP
Tim Mabe
February 10, 2016
Hate to hear this, he was a good man...many happy times growing up as a kid where he was my little league baseball coach... See you again on the other side "COACH"
Tim Mabe
Krysta Palma-Coleman
February 10, 2016
You meant everything to me Papa. It's going to be so hard to go through life knowing you're not physically here with us.... I love you so much and I thank you for everything you have ever done for me and the kids. You will always be one of my greatest blessings. Rest easy Papa! you're now free of all pain and worries.
Papa and Kiana 1991 & 2014
Kiana Coats
February 10, 2016
I miss you so much Papa. I will forever cherish and embrace the strong close bond I was able to experience with you. You were such an outstanding role model in my life. I love you forever Papa.
Love your "Kana Gal"
Carla Awana
February 10, 2016
I'm so sorry for the loss of Uncle Larry. I'm sending prayers to all the family. I will forever cherish my childhood memories of him.
Kiki miller
February 10, 2016
Rip uncle Larry
Karen Holak
February 10, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked with Larry at OfficeMax he was great to work with, I have great memories of that time.
Victor Brito
February 10, 2016
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
I remember Coach Larry and my old Pop Warner days in Salinas.
Victor
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