Lily Palacios, a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend went home to you Heavenly Father on May 15, 2022, at the age of 82. After a long battle with illness, she left this world peacefully and surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their livies righteously.
Lily also known as “Lily La Grande” and “Gordies” to family and friends was a music artist, singer, and friend to many. She hosted and sang along with many of Mexico’s famous singers like Vicente Fernandez and Juan Gabriel in the 70’s when she owned and operated the famous cantina “Las Palmas/El Congal” in Los Angeles, CA. If you have ever heard the song “Lily” sang by Juan Gabriel; this song was dedicated and written to our very own Lily Palacios.
Lily joins her two sons Jose P. Heredia and Johnny P. Heredia in Heaven. Also, preceding her in death are her two brothers Jesus Palacios, Emilio Palacios and her mother and father Manuela Gonzales and Jose Palacios. She is survived by her sisters Amalia Palacios from Juarez, Mexico and Bertha Palacios from Dallas, TX. Her son Adrian Mendivil, her daughter Mayra Mendibel from El Paso, TX. Her daughter in-law Blanca Heredia from Grand Island, NE. Family Rafaela and Luis Rivera from Grand Island, NE. Numerous nephews, and nieces and 19 great grandchildren.
She also leaves her legacy of 11 grandchildren: Albert Mendibel-Lira and wife Jenisa from El Paso, TX. Yvonne Torres and Husband Doug Torres from Los Angeles, CA. Joshua Heredia from Great Bend, KS. Jeremiah Heredia and wife Catherine Heredia from Newton, KS. David Heredia and wife Francis from Grand Island, NE. Johnnie Heredia, and wife Shantel Heredia from El Paso, TX. Jonathan Heredia from Austin, TX. Joseph Heredia from Michigan. Liza Heredia from Corpus Christi, TX.
Lily is well known for her outspoken personality. She’s the family’s matriarch; the glue and backbone of the family. Her love for her family is unquestionable. Her memory and legacy will continue to resonate in generations to come.
A visitation for Lily will be held Saturday, May 28, 2022, from 10:00am to 5:00PM with funeral service starting at 12:00pm at Funeraria del Angel Restlawn, 8817 Dyer St. El Paso, Texas 79904.
