Jose Palacios, age 89, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of his family, on Monday, August 10, 2026.

Jose was born in Laredo, Texas on August 29, 1936 to the late Gregorio and Angelina (nee: Suarez) Palacios. On December 5, 1954 in Laredo, Jose was united in marriage with the love of his life, Belia Martinez.

Jose had a profound work ethic, he was employed with JI Case / CNH over 32 years, retiring as a quality control specialist. He was a proud member of UAW Local 180.  Jose was an avid Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan. His yard & lawn were stunningly perfect, and he enjoyed tending to his vegetable garden & fruit trees. Above all, Jose loved & cherished being together with his entire family.

Surviving are his loving wife of nearly 72 years, Belia Palacios; their children, Jose Reynaldo Palacios, Rita Cark, Gina (Bill) Mueller, Irene (Robbie) Harrington and Mario Palacios; 11 grandchildren & 14 great-grandchildren and loved and respected by many nieces, nephews, other relatives & family friends – too numerous to mention all by name.

Jose was preceded in death by his parents, Gregorio & Angelina Palacios; 7 brothers & sisters, Antonio (Maria) Palacios, Margarita (Eugene) Catches, Pablo S. Palacios, Teresa (Rogelio) Castro, Estela (Lino) Lopez, Alicia (Guillermo) Sanchez and Manuela (Antonio) Reyes; and uncle, Alberto Palacios.

Services celebrating Jose's life will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 6:00 pm in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home with son-in-law, Elder Bill Mueller officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Wednesday, August 26 ^th , from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.

A heartfelt note of thanks to his granddaughter, Jessica Thomas, for her incredible love & compassionate support that allowed the family the opportunity to give peaceful rest to Jose in the comfort of his own home.