Lilia Palacios Obituary

My sincerest sympathies to both families. I was born and raised in Hebbronville and went to school with Nelda. I knew all the Salinas family. In fact, your uncle Frank bought my grandmother's house next door to your grandparents! I was bringing up memories in my mind of over 50 years ago when Nelda was playing basketball. I know your parents involvement in the church brought them much comfort and peace and prepared them for this journey. Again, my sincerest sympathy.
Charla Mitchell Billings, Kendalia, TX

Our sincerest of condolonces to both families. We come way back from Martin High School. I attended with Gloria Palacios and worked and my best friend at CP&L was and is Cynthia Salinas Snyder who I adore with all my heart! I share in their pain! May God console them at this much needed time. All my love to both families.

Love and Prayers,

Aminda Ramirez Gibson Cheeseman &
James W. Cheeseman

My deepest condolences to both families. Your cousin Fatima Herbeck Potthoff, Los Angeles, California

Pete,

My deepest condolences on the loss of your parents, be comforted that they are together in Heaven with the Lord. May God Bless You and your Family during this time.

Our condolences and sympathy are with you on the passing of your loved ones, Lilia and Pedro. They were a great couple that enjoyed and loved serving the Lord with their healing ministry at the Catholic Charismatic Center and elsewhere. They will greatly be missed. "May they rest in peace and let perpetual light shine upon them."
Deacon Robert and Dolores Garza, St. Luke Catholic Church, San Antonio, Tx.

To the family of Nelda Pedro my condolences.I met your Mom, when we lived in Hebbronville She coached the girls basktkball team while my husband coached the boys.We lost track of Nelda,when we left Hebbron in May of 1970,we came back home to S.A. We never met your father. Then one day Lord and behold we met again at Franklin Elem, she was the new P.E. teacher.it was so nice to meet up again.While Nelda moved on I stayed behind till 2000 when I retired. We lost touch again till this August when I lost my husband of 49 years,she kept me in her prayers when Ineeded them the most.So now I offer you all my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with both the Palacios and the Salinas familes they will be greatly missed Felice Lopez

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Pete....I don't know what to say about your loss,only that God's Grace will abound and comfort you, LOVE and GOD bless you from Ken and Family

Our deepest sympathy to both families and children on your loss. Nelda & Pedro are a great loss to the San Antonio community of faithful Christians. Many prayers are being said for all of you.
Mr.& Mrs. John Szcyubialka

I have known both Pedro & Nelda since late 1981, met them at the Charismatic Center then and later joined them at several healing workshops within the Archdiocese. We went apart when I was called into different ministries in San Antonio/Bexar Co areas. I loved to work with them always.

Our deepest condolences to the Salinas and Palacios family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. They will be greatly missed.

My Deepest condolences to the family. I met Nelda & Pedro through the prayer group at Our Lady Of Guadaloupe and it was with Nelda's incouragement and faith that I joined the Healing team and also had my first experience in resting in faith with the Lord, I will never forget that most beautiful experience in my life. Their physical body's will be greatly missed here on earth but I know in my heart that the faith that they shared with everyone will be very much present and we will have the chance to reunite with them when it is our turn to go home in glory.

My deepest condolences in the loss of your parents. May God bless them and your family in this time of sorrow.

Our deepest sympathy to all and I know God will comfort you during this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

I thank the Lord for the blessing of having known Nelda and Pedro they were a big blessing in my life. I learned so much from them and enjoyed their company. They were a beautiful couple and always together. Now they are together in the hands of the Lord for they were very faithful servants of the Lord. God bless the family. Olga Martinez, CCCR SA Tx

I will be praying for your famliy!!! I met Pedro and Nilda thru my godparents and the prayer group and they both were filled with such happiness. I know that they are finally home and with each other. May god bless your famliy!!!

To the Palacios Family,

My deepest condolences in the loss of your parents. I worked with your Dad at Kelly and he was always smiling and very helpful. May God bless them and your family in this time of sorrow.

My deepest sympathy to the Palacios family. I was in the same prayer group with Pedro and Nelda. Nelda was alway happy and Pedro was always joking with us. Nelda said she was ready to meet the Lord anytime he called her. They were both beautiful people and very faith filled. They were always ready to be a witness to the Lord and would witness to anyone that they thought needed prayer or healing. Several from the prayer group got together with them on Sunday after Mass and we had breakfast together. We really enjoyed the fellowship. The last Sunday I saw them I was not going to go to have breakfast with them but Nelda said come wtih us at least we can be together and have fellowship. I did go and I am so glad that I went for that is the last time I saw them.
I loved them dearly and I will truly miss them. They are in heaven now and praying for all of us.

Virginia Estrada
Their Sister in Christ

Pete,
Your parents were a joyful addition to our neighborhood and will be missed by all on our street. May the Lord they so genuinely loved provide you with many beautiful memories.

The Sheffield Family
Denise, Nelson, Harrison, Grant

My deepest condolences to both families. Nelda & Pete will be missed.

Elma Benavides, San Antonio, TX

I didnt know your parents but after reading the story of thier deaths I feel like I did. What wonderful people and you had the privledge of having them as your parents. You are right one could not be without the other so God took them together. After my Grandmother passed my Grandpa did not know what to do without her and fell into a depression. The lord finally took him home Sept of 2009. They are together again. Like your parents lived happily on earth serving others. Now they are happy in Heaven...My prayers are with your family.

Our deepest condolencens to both the Palacios and Salinas families,from your cousin Lamar Herbeck Rodriguez and Gilbert Rodriguez, Austin, Texas

My deepest condolences to all the family. May god grant you peace cousin (Sonny) we will see each other in heaven. August Herbeck,Jr. Laredo Texas.

Pete, our heartfelt condolences on the sudden loss of your parents.
We are thinking of you and your brother and sister in this trying time.
Love,
Jana, Andreas, Niko and Rachel Laven

My deepest condolences to all the family. Your parents were truly angels on this earth.
You are in my prayers,
Bertie Esquivel(formerly Murphy)
Maria's girl scout leader @ St. Luke's

May God Bless all of you and comfort you at the loss of Pedro and Nelda.

Nelda once said, "I love Jesus so much, I am ready to be with him". Also, during morning mass, she was always asking prayers for members of her family and friends.

I met Nelda and Pedro through the Bible Study Group. They will both be missed very much for their knowledge and caring.

May God help heal your sorrow so you can remember and relive the days they were with you and take comfort knowing that they are now in Heaven with Jesus.

"Welcome Home good and faithful servant, this is your reward."

It is a great lost for us still in this world but it is a wonderful gain for both of these lovely souls in heaven. David Gonzales

My deepest condolences to the family. I met Nelda and Pedro at the morning mass at Our Lardy of Guadalupe and we attended the a bible class. I will miss them both. Nina De La Garza

Our deepest sympathy to the Palacios family. We had the honor of working with your Dad at Kelly and when living in San Antonio participating with your parents in prayer meetings.

Robert & Elva Diaz