Simeon J. Palanca Jr.
December 11, 1925 ~ September 12, 2025
Born in:
Jaen, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Resided in:
Universal City, Texas
Simeon J. Palanca, Jr. was born December 11, 1925 to Simeon S. and Dolores Palanca, Sr. in Jaen, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. He was the youngest of three children. Simeon passed away peacefully September 12, 2025 surrounded by his family.
He attended the local schools and after graduating high school he obtained his Bachelors Degree in Accounting from the University of the East in Manila.
He met Flora Litonjua while in Manila, after courting her for some time they married on June 12, 1949. They remained together until her passing on July 29, 2011. The couple were blessed with nine children making sure all attended school and become financially independent and productive people in the community.
Simeon worked in the accounting field in Manila until the early 1980’s when he and Flora moved to the United States. He continued to work as an accountant until he retired and choose to concentrate on his beloved grandchildren. He was a prominent force in his family which was always his first priority.
Simeon enjoyed traveling back to the Philippines every year to visit family until his wife passed, then he would go every other year or so and only stopped traveling in 2018. He loved sports. He was an avid San Antonio Spurs fan. He loved taking care the yard. He loved watching Game Show on TV. But best of all, he loved watching his beloved great-grandchildren laugh, the sounds of which were music to his ears and play which was a sight to behold.
Simeon was proceeded in death by his parents; siblings, Julito Palanca and Herminia Palanca: his beloved wife of sixty-two years, Flora Palanca and their grandchild, Joan Palanca.
His memory will forever be cherished by his children, Bessie Palanca, Jane Little, Alex Palanca, Emery Palanca, Francis Palanca, Elen Palanca, Gemma Kiang, Toni Palanca and Richard Palanca, 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
His cremains will be flown back to Manila, Philippines and will be interred together with the love of his life Flora Palanca.
Services
Rosary: September 27, 2025 10:00 am
Room: Chapel
MeadowLawn Funeral Home
5611 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX United States
78220
www.meadowlawnmemorialpark.com
Funeral Mass: September 27, 2025 5:00 pm
Santo Nino Catholic Church
5655 US HWY 87
San Antonio, TX United States
78222
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My thoughts and prayers go to Emery and the family. May your memories with him provide you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Lots of love! Ms. K
Your father had such a beautiful life and was surrounded by a wonderful family. My deepest condoleances.🖤
from untivero family
No more pains.
Dance with Mommy Ma in heaven.
Enjoy your love together.
We love you.
You will always be in our hearts.
Hug Mommy- Ma for us.
Your grandchildren,
Audrey, Sean and Rachel Palanca Dahilog
May you rest in peace Tito Simeon.
Ruben and Girlie Garza
Sotelo Family
May the angels welcome you in heaven Daddy Dad. Prayers for your eternal rest.
May the angels welcome you in heaven Daddy Dad. Prayers for your eternal rest.
Tanya Clark
With deep sorrow and abiding love, we announce the passing of our beloved Daddy Dad. A man of quiet strength and unwavering devotion. He now finds eternal peace and happiness in the loving embrace of Lord Jesus Christ and is joyfully reunited with Mommy Ma.
In the hearts of those he guided, protected, and loved so dearly. We honor his life, cherish his memory, and find comfort in knowing he rests in divine grace.
Forever missed, forever loved.
Rest in Peace my Ninong and Tito Semeng. You are in the hands of the Lord.
Rest in Peace Lolo Semeng & My Prayers is with you and of the of Rest Family ❤️
A long and fruitful life. He finished well
My sincere condolences for the passing of Mr. Simeon Palanca. An ideal father, his memory will remain in the hearts of his children, grandchildren, relatives and friends. May he rest in eternal peace in the arms of God.
My Condolences. May you rest in peace Lolo.
Both Mr and Mrs Simeon Palanca have been blessed with a great family of faith, love and respect. Your parents have been good role models.It is an honour to have met them and have known their children.May God continue to Bless the Palanca families.🙏Rest In Peace in God Grace…. Uncle , Mr Simeon Palanca.Prayers 🙏for auntie Flora …Mrs Flora Litonjua Palanca🙏🙏❤️🙏🙏
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