Deacon Javier Palomo Gonzalez, age 93, entered eternal rest on Friday, March 27, 2026 in Floresville, Texas, in the company of his loving family. Deacon Javier was born on September 11, 1932, in San Antonio, Texas. He dedicated many years serving as a deacon at Saint Theresa of the Infant Jesus Catholic Church (Premont, Texas) and Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Floresville, Texas). He was devoted to his family and took pride in them.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan Jose Gonzalez and Nicolasa Palomo Gonzalez, and his wife of 49 years, Angelina Vargas Gonzalez. He is survived by his sister Angelina Proa, son Javier Gonzalez (Connie), daughter Angelica Rodriguez (Jerry), grandchildren Vincent Gonzalez (Luisana), Javier E. Gonzalez, and Amanda Gonzalez, and eight great-grandchildren.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Matthew Hendley and his staff at Connally Memorial Medical Center, and Merri, Melissa, and Max at Good Shepherd Hospice for their care and compassion.

Visitation with the family will be held on April 15, 2026, from 9:30-10:00 am, with the rosary at 10:00 am and a mass immediately thereafter at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Floresville, with the Rev. Rafael Lopez-Negroni to officiate. On April 16, 2026, there will also be a rosary at 10:00 am and mass at 10:30 at St. Theresa of the Infant Jesus Church in Premont, with Rev. Sanish Mathew to officiate.

Deacon Javier will be laid next to his wife in Premont, Texas in the Premont Catholic Cemetery.