Hi family and friends. As most of you know, my mom, Martha Suzanne Palacio, passed away on December 20, 2025 due to breathing complications after surgery for a hernia and bowel obstruction. We were all with her, holding her hand and she did not go alone. I told her it was okay for her to go and we would all be ok. Whether that is true or not, I don't know but she was extremely weak and tired and we knew we needed to end her suffering. We had no choice but to make the extremely difficult decision not to pursue life support, as we know she would not want to live in a bed connected to tubes. I've questioned that decision a few times over the past couple of days, but only for selfish reasons; because I miss her so deeply. But I know in my logical head and heart that we made the right choice to let her go. She had been in and out of the hospital a huge part of this year. She's had multiple surgeries for bowel obstruction and surgeries on her left leg after contracting a flesh eating disease. We never could find the source but docs say it could have been as simple as stubbing her toe that led to her leg almost having to be amputated. She was in daily excruciating pain on top of having breathing problems from lung cancer and COPD. She suffered greatly over the last year and in a way, I'm thankful that God took her home to end her suffering. Now we are dealing with the pain of losing her. Our four generation chain is now broken and our hearts are heavy. This time of the year seems to make it worse, if that's even possible. But we find comfort in knowing she is pain free and with our loved ones who passed before her.

The reason for this gofundme is because our mom lived on a disability income and although I've had control of her funds for almost a year now, she is going to be left with almost nothing. Our wonderful government is taking her check back from December, which I could have used to put towards her services. I had saved some funds from November and that is what she had been using this month so she still had her entire check from December. I took care of everything for her like medications, food, Oreos and Twix (her favorites), and even cigarettes, although I hated that part. And as many of you also know, my own family has not been well in many ways, including financially, since my husband had 2 strokes and became paralyzed on his left side. So I humbly ask, if you all could help our family to give my mom proper services? We would appreciate it greatly. We would like to have a cremation, a memorial, and possibly a mass. She was so frail in the end that we don't think she would want to have a viewing and although we want that, we want to be respectful to her. I am still compiling prices and as soon as I have an accurate amount, I'll adjust this page. For now, I just left the suggested amount from gofundme until I finalize her services. Once they are finalized, I will update this post, with all the info in case you'd like to donate directly to the funeral home. I can also accept Zelle, paypal, and venmo if preferred. We would also love to have everyone share a short memory of her or even a picture here or you can send them to me through text, Facebook, or email. And of course, we would love for you all to come to her services. We hope to have a small gathering afterwards but right now we are just lost and trying to navigate her services.

Thank you all so much to all of you. Thank you to those who went to the hospital and saw her before she passed. Thank you to those who called, texted, or posted a message. And most importantly, thank you to those who prayed for our family and of course who prayed for her. Please keep the prayers coming. My nana was very confused yesterday and can't remember most of the day and night we spent with my mom in her ICU room. We know it's due to the stress of losing her daughter. And my daughter, Jessica, has broke down at work and even had to leave work because she just needed to be with her family. She insists on going to work because she knows we need the money but she also needs time to grieve. I'm so worried about her because she loved my mom dearly. My mom always told her she is "her #1". They had such a special bond. The relationship they had was so unique, loving, and beautiful. I hope that someday I can have a similar relationship with my granddaughter. And for all you nana's out there that have that special relationships with your grandchildren now, please hug them a little tighter and say an extra prayer for Jessica. Thank you so very much. Love you all.