Ricardo Palma

Send Flowers Ricardo Victor Palma December 23, 1938 - May 24, 2012 Ricardo V. Palma, 73, entered into rest on May 24, 2012 in Safford, Arizona. He was born on December 23, 1938 in Thatcher to Doreteo Palma and Nellie Ruiz Palma. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Arsenio Palma and Joe Palma. Ricardo was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic church in Safford. He loved to go fishing and camping with his family. The birth of his children and grandchildren were the best days of his life. He was very good with his hands and made many crafts including a wagon and small wooden utensils. He also enjoyed watching western movies He is survived by his children, Victoria, Rita, Grace, Richard, Roberta and Silvia; his brother, Simon; his sisters, Beatrice and Rebecca; 17 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Mass of a Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Rev. Father Edward Lucero as celebrant. Friends may call on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 fro 6-8 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with rosary being recited at 7 p.m. Interment will be in the Thatcher Cemetery. Facts Born: December 23, 1938 Place of Birth: Thatcher, AZ Death: May 24, 2012 Place of Death: Safford, AZ Occupation: Farmer Organizations: St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church Survivors Victoria (Louis) Roque, Daughter Rita (Daniel) Rivera, Daughter Grace Rios, Daughter Richard Palma, Son Robert Martin, Son Silvia Palma, Daughter Simon (Helga) Palma, Brother Beatrice Quesada, Sister Rebecca Larranaga, Sister Helen Rivers, Sister Gilbert Palma, Brother Catalina Palma, Sister Carolina Arrietta, Sister Guestbook Share your thoughts and memories in the guestbook. Services Mass of Christian Burial Thursday May 31, 2012, 11:00 AM at St. Rose of Lima Click for Map and Directions Viewing & Rosary Wednesday May 30, 2012, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at St. Rose of Lima Click for Map and Directions Rosary will be recited at 7 pm at St. Rose of Lima Interment Thursday May 31, 2012, 12:00 PM at Thatcher Cemetery Click for Map and Directions