Mario Palomo

Mario Arriaga Palomo, 92 a long time resident of Sunnyside Washington, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 surrounded by his family at Hospice House in Kennewick Washington. He was born February 29, 1924 to Maximina and Tomas Palomo at Piedras Negras Coahuila Mexico. He married Maria Ramirez in January 1952 and together they raised two children. Mario lived n Mexico until 1953 when he moved to Eagle Pass, Texas, then he traveled from Texas to Washington from 1957 to 1970 when they decided to stay in Washington. He lived in Mabton until 1975 then moved to Sunnyside. He worked for John I HAAS until 1982 when he retired. Then he took up being a cobbler by profession. Mario was a life-time member of Iglesia “El Calvario” in Sunnyside. He enjoyed singing and reading the bible. He was “Wello” (grandfather) to more than just his family and his favorite thing was to be able to do things for others. He loved and saw only the good in people. He loved his family and he loved the Lord. Mario is survived by one son; Mario (Janie) Palomo, Son-in-law; Amando Jaramillo, Grandchildren; Samuel(Esther) Jaramillo, Ester (Rey) Espinoza, Elizabeth (Ullisus) Alaniz, Benjamin Jaramillo, Megan (Jerry) Alvarado, and Darrell (Kass) Palomo, 24 great-grandchildren, 15 great-great grandchildren, 2 brothers; Faustino and Tomas Palomo. 4 sisters; Lydia Palomo, Esperanza Riojas, Socorro Guerrero, Eusebla Cedillo. He is preceded in death by his wife Maria, daughter; Lucy Jarmillo, grand- daughter Rebekah Taber and 1 brother Jose. Viewing and visitation will be held 4-8 pm Wednesday December 21, 2016 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday December 22, 2016 at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Sunnyside. Condolences can be sent to www.valleyhillsfh.com Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside is in care of all arrangements. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mario Palomo, please visit our flower store.