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Gregorio George Escobar, 81, of Topeka, died September 2, 2011 at St. Francis Health Center due to complications of mesothelioma (lung cancer). He was born on March 12, 1930 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ysaias Demetrio and Maria Magdalena (Barron) Escobar. He attended Grant Elementary School, Curtis Junior High School and graduated from Topeka High School in 1949. Gregorio served in the US Army 82nd Airborne in Korea. He was a member of the American Legion. Gregorio worked for Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad for forty-two years, retiring as a foreman. Gregorio loved working on and painting cars. He was a handy man and a craftsman. He was a golden glove boxer, avid athlete, played fast pitch softball. He loved to dance, garden, travel, draw and paint. Most of all, he had a strong faith in God. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Gregorio married Irene Ramos on June 3, 1950 in Topeka, Kansas. She survives. He is also survived by seven sons, Gregorio L. (Beverly), Topeka, David C. (Sharon), Lake Lotawana, MO, Gabriel T. (Juanita), Bentonville, AR, Paul A. (Annette), Topeka, Victor R. (Marcina), Norfolk, VA, George A. (Becky), Cardiff by the Sea, CA, James M. (Sarah), Rossville, three brothers, Vicente, Juan, and Pedro Escobar, all of Topeka, four sisters, Lucia Martinez, Luisa Ramirez, Eusebia Barranco, and Juanita Toledo, all of Topeka, and thirty-seven grandchildren with three more on the way, thirty-two great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, and one great-great-granddaughter on the way. A brother, Daniel Escobar, and a sister, Pauline Sauseda, preceded him in death. He will lie in state at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on Monday after 4:00 p.m., where a Parish Prayer Service will be at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery with military honors provided by Philip Billard Post #1650 of the VFW. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church or Cardio-Vascular Center at the KU Med Center and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603. Online condolences may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com. Gregorio Escobar

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Sep. 4, 2011.

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Roger & Elizabeth Moore JR

September 14, 2011

Mrs. Escobar, James and Family,

Our Sincerest Sympathy on the loss of your loved one. He will truly be missed.

September 12, 2011

Cousin Rene, I was so sorry to hear about George, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family.
Love Lucy (Romero) Walker

Laura Rios

September 8, 2011

Dear Aunt Irene, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Uncle George.

Love,

Laura A. Rios

Renee Gibbs

September 7, 2011

Irene, Jamie and all of your family. So sorry for your loss. God Bless

Renee Gibbs

September 7, 2011

Irene, Jamie and all of your family so sorry for your loss. God Bless.

Jerry Rabe

September 6, 2011

My sympathy and condolonces goes out to George's family.

Rita Negrete-Phelps

September 6, 2011

Escobar family:

May GOD comfort you during this difficult time and give you the strenght that you need.

September 5, 2011

Family of George Escobar, It was sad to read of George's death from the Topeka CJ web site. I read it often. We were class mates at THS '49. I wanted to write to express my sympathy to the family. Eldon Clark, East Lansing, MI .

Eddie and Laura Arredondo

September 5, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Adrian & Tish (Padilla) Alcala

September 5, 2011

Dear Mrs. Escobar and family:

May you find comfort knowing Our Lord is keeping your beloved husband safe. Mr. Escobar is now free of illness and I am sure talking with our Uncle Joey Padilla about tomatoes and peppers.

May God comfort you today and in the days to come.

September 5, 2011

Extending our prayers and sympathy to the Excobar Family.

Dominic, Roseanne, Gutierrez and Family

Anna Ortega

September 5, 2011

Mrs. Escobar & Family,
My heart goes out to you during this most difficult time. I pray the memories you have of George will help you all through this sad time. He will always be with you, watching over you and never far.
Mr. Escobar was always a sweet man and I too, will miss him.
God Bless You & Your Family!

Amy Castaneda

September 5, 2011

My prayers are with the family during this time of sincere sadness. George will always be remembered as he shines in the glory of Heaven. I will always hold his memory in my heart of his kindness and love for his family and friends. I will miss my Godfather.

vicky cervantez

September 5, 2011

To Irene and the Escobar family GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU IN HIS HEART

vicky cervantez

September 5, 2011

To Irene and the Escobar and victor and his family may God Bless and keep in his heart

Juan & Auda Ortiz

September 5, 2011

Mrs Escobar and Family.
Our condolences and prayers are with each of you.
Sincerely
Juan and Auda Ortiz and Family

Joe Ortiz

September 4, 2011

Hello Aunt Irene, Gregory, David, Tommy and all the brothers. Im sorry to hear about your Dad, My memories of Uncle George will always be his kindness, patience, very considerate man. I know your family is very close so you will help ea other. All my Condolences. Joe Ortiz

John Curry

September 4, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tony & Kim Negrete

September 4, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family during this time of grief. We know that uncle George has entered the kingdom of God as another angel in order to help watch over us until we all meet again.

Bobbi Mangas

September 4, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the Escobar families.

George Hodges

September 4, 2011

That little smile of his is how I will always remember Georgie! My heart is with all of my Escobar family in this time of deep sadness. As I think of him I know he wants us all to be happy. After our tears are shed we all need to remember that one best time he made us laugh. He is smiling now and resting in eternal peace!

September 4, 2011

To Aunt Renee and the Escobar Family my condolences for the loss of Uncle Georgie. He will be missed by his family, but also his extended family. I cannot remember a time ever seeing him since I was a little boy and him not having a smile for me and a hello.

Roland Alonzo

Valerie Escobar

September 4, 2011

To Aunt Renee and my Escobar Family- I am so sorry for the loss of Uncle Georgie. He was a great man & i'm proud that he was my great uncle! your all in our thoughts and prayers thru this difficult time. Uncle Georgie will forever be in our hearts. Love you all~
Valerie & Marisol

Pedro Gonzales

September 4, 2011

To the Escobar Family My Prayers And Thoughts Go Out To The Family You Have My Deepess Condolence May God Be With You All.

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