GARDEN CITY- Arthur "Art" Palacio, 67, died Thursday, November 16, 2023 at his daughter's home in Dodge City.

He was born March 28, 1956 in LaJunta, Colorado, the son of Joe Avelino and Guadalupe (Duran) Palacio.  He was a Holcomb High School graduate in the class of 1974. On July 15, 2017, he married Carole Jennings in Garden City.  He worked as a parts manager for many years until his retirement in 2022. He owned his own lawn care business "Eagle One Lawn Care".  He was a member of Abate of Kansas District 10, he loved playing his guitar and was in a band called the "Golden Eagle Band", Music was one of his many passions. In his downtime, he could be found riding his motorcycle, doing yard work, cheering on the Chiefs/ KU or playing with his dog, Snooker.

Survivors include: His wife Carole Palacio, of the home; a daughter, Danielle and husband Milton Mowery III, Dodge City, Kansas; Stepchildren, Amber Holsted, Nikki Holsted and T.C. Holsted; his siblings, Louis and wife Helen Palacio, Gloria Garcia, Joe Palacio Jr, Tony Palacio, Robert Palacio and Samantha Sanchez; his grandchildren, Desiree Blanco, Adrianna Blanco, Alexandra Blanco, Victoria Fuentes and Samuel Fuentes, 2 great grandchildren; and multiple nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Jason Andrew Fuentes; a sister, Sandra Herrada; a niece, Monica Perez and nephews, Chad Palacio, Ronnie Palacio and Brian Palacio.

A memorial service/celebration of life will be held on December 9, 2023 at 10:30 am at the American Legion in Garden City, KS.  Inurnment will follow at a private family graveside service.  There will be no public visitation as cremation has taken place.

Memorials are suggested to the Arthur D. Palacio, Sr. Memorial Fund in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel.  1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.