Rafael Palacios

April 5, 1948 - January 15, 2019

DATELINE: Jourdanton, Texas Rafael Palacios, age 70, formerly of Three Rivers, passed away at a local nursing home in Pleasanton following an extended illness. He was born to Tomas and Joaquina (Loza) Palacios on April 5, 1948 in McMullen County. He married Connie F. Contreras where they raised their children. He worked as a heavy equipment operator in the various oilfield industries. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Max Palacios, David Palacios and Pancho Palacios and a sister Dora Moya. Survivors include his wife Connie Palacios of Jourdanton. His three sons; Michael Palacios of Jourdanton, Chris (Sherry) Palacios of Pleasanton and Thomas Palacios of Pleasanton. He also has 2 sisters Ramona Chapa of George West and Tommie Pena of Premont. He was blessed with 4 grandchildren Amber Palacios, Mikey Palacios, Kelsey Kralman and Madelyn Palacios along with several nieces and nephews that love and will miss him dearly. Visitation will be Thursday, January 17, 2019 from 5-8 PM at Roberson Funeral Home, Three Rivers. Graveside Funeral Service will be Friday, January 18, 2019 at 2 PM at the Three Rivers Cemetery, with Joe Cantu to officiate the service. Pallbearers are Ray Palacios, Roland Palacios, Juan Pena, Juan Juarez, Leonard Palacios and Orlando Palacios. Services entrusted to Roberson Funeral Home, Three Rivers