BORN

1922

DIED

2017

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Hillcrest Funeral Home on Carolina

1060 North Carolina Drive

El Paso, Texas

Ricardo Palacios Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 13, 2017.

Ricardo Palacios Jr. (Tocallo) 95 years old passed away September 04, 2017 in Austin, Texas surrounded by family members. Ricardo (Tocallo) was born January 21, 1922 in El Paso, Texas to Ricardo and Luz Palacios. He was preceeded in death by his parents, wife Julia H. Palacios and two brothers and two sisters.
In 1939 while still attending Bowie High School, Tocallo, enlisted in the Texas National Guard, 36th Infantry Division, Company E located in El Paso to earn some money. The men of Company E, were a group of young (totally) Hispanic patriots from throughout Texas that became a combat cohesive unit achieving many battle awards. Tocallo entered the war in North Africa and in September 1943 made the beach landing at Salerno, Italy. The company had many hard fought battles moving up the Italian boot. On his 21th birthday, January 1943 after crossing the infamous Rapido River attack he and three other survivors were taken prisoners of war. He remained a POW for the Germans and Russians. He escaped from the Russians and met the approaching US Army.
Tocallo was a barber for years and retired from the FT. Bliss Commissary. Ricardo and Julia were married May 23, 1948 at San Xavier Catholic Church, El Paso, Texas and they were able to celebrate 51 years of marriage. He is survived by sons Ricardo (Rachel – care giver) Daniel (Carolina) George (Sylvia), daughter Cecilia Amaya; 13 amazing grandchildren, 13 adorable great-children and one smiling great-great grandchild. He is also survived by a whole troop of nieces and nephews; sisters Agustina Castaneda, Solidad Castro, Carmen Prieto, Gregoria Rivera, and brother Nicolas Palacios.
Pall bearers: Dominic Palacios, Nick Germain, Adrian Palacios, David Palacios, Gabriel Palacios, David Jeremiah Palacios, Frank Nunez, Robert Martinez.
Visitation will be from 5-9pm at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina, 1060 N. Carolina Dr., on Thursday, September 14th with a Vigil at 7pm. Funeral Mass will take place, Friday, September 15th at 9:15am at Guardian Angel Catholic Church followed by the internment at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Services under the direction of Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina 915-598-3332.

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September 19, 2017

Mike Casey

Mr. Palacios,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country while serving with the 36th "Texas" Infantry Division fighting the Germans during World War II in North Africa and Italy especially at Salerno in September of 1943 and the Rapido River in January of 1944 and as a POW-God knows what you had to endure. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

September 14, 2017

Tio Tocallo. RIP. You had a full life and a lot of stories to tell. I remember you as I was growing up in El Paso. You are now with the love of your life, Julie. Your Niece, Toni Palacios.

September 14, 2017

Patrick Turley

Tocallo was a treasured World War II vet from the Greatest Generation. He will be missed and prayers to the family.

September 13, 2017

Adrienne L. Johnson

Palacios Family, you have my most heartfelt condolences for the loss of your father, grandfather, brother and friend. Please understand, that the service of Mr. Richardo Palacios Jr. will benefit posterity. May God continue to bless you as He is a comforter in your time of need.

September 13, 2017

PALACIOS FAMILY, RICHARD, CECY, DANNY, GEORGE. MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER. YOUR MOM IS SMILING AND WELCOMING HIM BACK TO HER.

AIDA (IDA) MACIAS MUNOZ AND FAMILY

September 12, 2017

Yolanda Martinez Manchego

Richard (Rachel) Daniel (Carolina) George (Sylvia) and Cecilia, I just wanted to tell all of you how very sorry, I'am for your loss and how my heart breaks for you. My Tio was amazing man, with such a big heart, just like my Tia Julie, My Dad and Mom, Tio and Tia must be having a ball in heaven. Tio I just want to tell you, thank you for protecting are country. I Love You and Will Miss You ❤❤❤❤❤

September 12, 2017

Charles Ochotorena

I would like to extend my deepest condolences for your loss. My prayers are with the family. i am proud and honored to have known such a man. I treasured the time I spent visiting with him and salute him for the hero that he was. He shared stories about my father with me. It felt like I had known him for a long time and we were old friends. A man like him will never be forgotten. I wish you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

September 12, 2017

Armando Sanchez

Thank you for your service dear sir. It is men like you who made this country what it is today. You are truly one of the "Greatest Generation." To the Palacio family my sincere condolances from a fellow Vietnam Veteran.

September 12, 2017

Memory Lane Committee

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow, and may the love of friends and family carry you. Our sincere condolences to the Palacios Family. We are honored to have been given the opportunity to recognize and celebrate your heroism and your accomplishments. Rest in Peace Mr. Palacios.

September 12, 2017

Blanca Rodriguez

My condolences to the family. God has a special resting place for Tio Richard and a special welcome into heaven.



Blanca

September 12, 2017

Mary Lou McGee

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow

September 11, 2017

Humberto Nevarez

Condolences to Palacios Family from all of us at Vietnam veterans of America Chapter 574.

Humberto Nevarez
President

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