Mary Dolores LaFargue Palomera was a lifelong resident of San Antonio. She was a wonderful wife, terrific mother of two and grandmother to five who brought her much happiness. Mary Dolores was a devout Catholic who loved Jesus and prayed several Rosaries daily for her beloved family and friends. She was a member of our Lady of Grace Church. She had many Fox Tech High School friends that she kept in touch with throughout the years and was a Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) member.

Mary Dolores was a working mother and in her 45-year career served as an Executive Secretary to six consecutive Presidents and CEOs of the San Antonio Water System and several City of San Antonio Department Directors.

Mary Dolores LaFargue Palomera was born on April 15, 1946, in San Antonio, Texas to Maria de La Luz Herrera Jimenez LaFargue and Antonio Yanez LaFargue. She was preceded in death by her parents, beloved brother Tony LaFargue and her sister Sylvia LaFargue Barrera.

Mary attended Fox Tech High School, where she met her high school sweetheart Tim Palomera III. They now have been married over 58 years.

Mary and Tim had two children a boy and a girl -Dr. Timothy Palomera (Christine) and teacher Christi Palomera Garcia (Gary). They have three wonderful Palomera grandkids--Thomas, Joseph, and Nathan--and they have two wonderful Garcia grandkids--Gabriel and Ava. Mary also leaves behind many beloved cousins, nephews, nieces, and their wonderful families and many lifelong friends.

Mary Dolores' life has been blessed.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Visitation will be held at 5:00 P.M.

Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M.

The Angelus Funeral Home Chapel

1119 N. St. Mary's St.

Friday, August 22, 2025

Funeral Mass will be offered at 9:00 A.M.

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church

223 E. Summit (at McCullough)

Interment will follow in

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery