Roberto Palacios

June 5, 1952 - January 3, 2025

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Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services

1320 Trey Dr.

Laredo, Texas 78041

(956) 723-3611 |

Thursday 1/9, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Rosary 7:00 pm

service

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

1718 San Jorge

Laredo, Texas 78040

(956)723-6954 |

Friday 1/10, 9:00 am

cemetery

Calvary Catholic Cemetery

3600 McPherson Ave.

Laredo, Texas 78041

(956)723-6811 |

Friday 1/10

Roberto Daniel Palacios, aged 72, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, in Laredo, TX. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Robert and Isabella (and baby brother Palacios), his wife of 43 years, Elsa, his sister Sara and brother-in-law Roberto Cruz.

He is survived by his children Roberto (favorite daughter-in-law Wanda) Palacios, Gabriela (Miguel) Idrogo, and Claudia (Roberto) Espinoza. Grandchildren Biviana, Iriana (Jorge) Gutierrez, Dyandra, and Daniel. Sister Veronica (Jaime+) Gonzales, brother Ricardo (Melody) Palacios, sister Cecilia (Cesar) Saenz, numerous family members and friends, and his constant companion, Gizmo, who would sit and watch sports with him.

Born in Laredo, he was just a boy when he and his siblings lost both their parents requiring them at an early age to be resilient and persevere. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force after graduating from Martin High School and was a jet mechanic. It was during this time that he married his high school sweetheart, Elsa, and started his family. After his military service, he attended Laredo Junior College, got his certification as a Radiology Tech, and worked at the old Mercy Hospital. After working with local pediatrician, Enrique Pellegrin, M.D., and the Webb Co. juvenile Justice center, he finally got a job with the Immigration and Naturalization Service where he spent his 22-year career.

Even when he was seemingly always working, he always found time to attend to band and golf competitions, dance recitals, and volunteered for the Special Olympics.

In the end, few things made him prouder than his family, his military service, and his place in the Palacios golf story. He will be greatly missed.

The Palacios family will be receiving guests on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025 from the funeral home to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Funeral Mass will begin at 9:00 am. Interment will follow to the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Military honors will be provided by the Laredo Veterans Honor Guard.

Funeral arrangements are by Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, 1320 Trey Dr., Laredo, Texas 78041 (956) 723-3611. For your convenience, you may leave your condolences to the family online at www.freddickey.com

Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services

1320 Trey Dr.

Laredo, Texas 78041

(956) 723-3611 | Map

Thursday 1/9, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Rosary 7:00 pm

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

1718 San Jorge

Laredo, Texas 78040

(956)723-6954 | Map

Friday 1/10, 9:00 am

Calvary Catholic Cemetery

3600 McPherson Ave.

Laredo, Texas 78041

(956)723-6811 | Map

Friday 1/10

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Our prayers are forever with you!

We are very sorry for your loss! Beto was such a happy guy! May he rest in peace! Sincerely,

This is your cousin Bonnie from Corpus Christi! We want to give you our sincere condolences for the loss of your father! We as a family have very good memories visiting both your parents in laredo. May he rest in peace and he is with your mom on heaven. God Bless your family always! 🙏 From your Uncle Javier Covarrubias, Yvonne Covarrubias, Patsy & Gino Covarrubias ❤️ 💙 💜 💖

To the Betico Family Sending healing prayers and comfort during this difficult time. Tia Elfida Perez Palacios

Sorry for our freind robert May he rest in peace

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Gaby,Robert, Claudia and family,my sincere condolences to you all. I will always remember him as My Tio Beto his beautiful hugs ,his kind words, always a fighter with a beautiful soul. I will miss him dearly but I find comfort knowing that he is in peace and resting and surrounded with his love ones. Enjoying a round of golf with The Palacios Champ's!! Love you Tio Beto!!

May our brother be at eternal rest and may the perpetual light shine upon him. 🙏 Laredo CBP Retirees

Claudia,Betito,Gaby,Betty,Ricky, Ceci,and entire Palacios Family, We send you our most heartfelt condolences for the passing of Beto. May he rest in peace and perpetual light shine upon him. Sincerely, JoseLuis, Josie, Joseph, and RebeccaJo Lara🕊️🙏💟

I knew Roberto (or Yogi Bear we would call him)from the old Mercy Hospital. We worked in the X-Ray department for years. He always had a smile on his face. . I send my condolences to all his family. May God console you at this time. May he rest in eternal peace.

I had the privilege of working with Robert at the Laredo Port of Entry with U.S Immigration. He was always eager to help the public and coworkers. He was always a hard working officer, respectful and demonstrated a willingness to be an example to others. My husband Francisco had him as a student when he did his student teaching, they always talked about those times at Martin H.S. We will miss his friendless.

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this challenging time. May Cousin Roberto's memory bring you all comfort and strength, and may he rest in eternal peace. He will be be greatly missed.

Gaby, Robert, Claudia, and Family The loss of a parent leaves a void that words cannot fill. Please accept our heartfelt condolences, and may you find comfort in the arms of those who care about you and the memories etched in your hearts. Even when the chips were down, Beto could make you laugh. He would say "Mira Girl"... Aim High, Fly-Fight-Win.” U.S. Air Force!

We had the privilege to share some moments with Mr. Palacios and Elsa his wife through our friendship with their daughter Gaby (we’re neighbors) my heart breaks to know his passing but it’s very comforting knowing that He went to the Lord’s presence in Peace. Our condolences to all his family, our thoughts, prayers and Love to Gaby, Claudia , Robert and their spouses and children. Rest In Peace Sir 🫡🇺🇸

We are so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

My sincere condolences 🙏 to each of Us left behind. Even though my heart hurts... I am reminded of Our Precious Lord and Savior! Tio Beto, VICTORY IS YOURS! You Are Healed May you be surrounded by Our Loved Ones In Heaven, play rounds of golf on the Most Beautiful greens All eyes have seen, and rest in peace and paradise 🙏 You Are Truly Missed Tio Beto!

Praying for all of Tio's loved ones, may you feel the love and support from those carrying you. You are never alone, we are here for you! We miss Tio and will carry his memory in our hearts forever.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.