Concepcion Orona Castañon, 75, of Palacios, TX died Thursday, March 27, 2008. She was born December 8, 1932 in Jimulco, Coahuila, Mexico to the late Vincente Orona and Candelaria Retiz. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Isidro Castañon Perez of Palacios; by her sons: Arthur, David, Jesse, and Frank of Houston and Isidro of Palacios; by her daughters: Esperanza Martin, Concepcion Ramirez, and Mary Ellen Rodriguez of Houston; by 28 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers: Salvador and Samuel Orona of Torreon, Mexico; and a sister: Vicenta Orona Fuentes from Mexico City, Mexico. She was preceded in death by three infant children: Isidro, Fernando and Elizabeth; and by her brothers: Esteban, Alejandro, and Silverio Orona.

Concepcion was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Palacios for 50 years. She was also a member of the St. Anthony's Spanish choir and a member of the Guadalupanas for a number of years.

Concepcion enjoyed life to the fullest. She was at her happiest when surrounded by her children and their extended families. Until the very end she insisted that her family not worry about her and only have thoughts of others comfort.

The Rosary will be held at 7:30 PM Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the Palacios Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 30, 2007 at the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Palacios, TX with Rev. Charles Dwomoh officiating. The interment will follow at the Palacios Cemetery, Palacios, TX. Pallbearers will be steven Ramirez, Christopher Ramirez, Anthony Ramirez, Carlos Martin, John David Rodriguez, Vincent Rodriguez, Jesse Cantanon, Nicholas Castanon, and Arthur Castanon.

Words of comfort may be shared online with the family at www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements were with Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361) 972-2012.