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Eric Alexander Escobar

Eric Escobar Obituary

My loving son Eric Escobar you have gone home to our Father. We love you so much. Since the day you were born, June 7, 1986, until your calling Saturday, July 18, 2009. You always saw the good in everyone and everything. You had a love for music, nature and animals. All who came to know you, loved you and your free and innocent spirit. He leaves a legacy of the pursuit to higher education. You were a loving companion to your fiancee, Airlia Pang. The Perfect son and a loving and caring person to everyone, a wonderful friend to many, son, brother, nephew, and uncle. We will all miss you but will carry you with us in spirit. Until we meet again in God's garden.

He is survived by his mother, Rachel Cobarrubias; his father, Max Escobar, Jr.; his brother, Adrian Escobar; his sister, Lissa Cobarrubias; and his loving fiancee, Airlia Pang; grandparents Miguel and Maria Torres; uncles, aunts, great aunts, great uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and his loving loving pets, Chiona, Fudgey and Chulita.

A Celebration of Eric's Life will be held at Chapel of the Light Funeral Home, on Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at 11:00 a.m.

CHAPEL OF THE LIGHT

Funeral Home

1620 West Belmont Avenue

Fresno, Ca. (59) 233-6254

"Everything in one beautiful place"

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Published by Fresno Bee on Jul. 21, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Eric Escobar

Sponsored by Airlia Pang.

157 Entries

Airlia

July 18, 2025

Eric,

Wow 16 years today since you´ve passed, it´s crazy to say it out loud. It seems like a lifetime ago seeing you and being with you. I try to imagine your soul, spirit, energy is in the heaven or afterlife that was created for your presence. I tell myself that you went somewhere far better than on the plane that has any negative vibes. I still have yet to meet anyone like you. I look at the pictures and see how so young you were, still blooming in life but with such thirst for exploration and positivity for the world. I´ll catch you up with the present me, I am a mom and have a toddle, sounds insane to say out loud. My son he is the answer to all the unknowns but he is also the doorway to all the unknowns, the bridge to maintaining a balance between exploration and reality. Just wanted you to know that I never gave up and I am still going on in life, thank you for instilling in me perseverance. Life is sad and beautiful all in one, it´s an adventure and never ending journey but it´s worth every moment. I still shed tears for you every now and then, but have made peace knowing that your spirit went somewhere incredibly unimaginable. Happy heaven day Eric (mear-bear). Rest in peace.

Love,
Your Sunkiss´d dreamer
Airlia

Airlia Pang

July 15, 2024

Dear Eric,

I think about you often. I wonder what the afterlife is like and whether you´re exploring the cosmos and getting to do everything you wanted to do. I hope you´re happy and are seeing the universe like you always wanted. I don´t know what happens after death, but I hope you get all the things you deserved. This fall is going to be our 20 years high school reunion, so much time has passed by, it´s crazy. I still love and miss you. You truly were the best person I ever met. I wish I could call you and talk to you, I wish I could see you again. Though all this time has passed, you´re not forgotten and I still wonder and think about you. I love you, rest in peace.

Airlia Pang

July 18, 2020

Eric,

Its been a while. I had some dreams of you. Missing you. Rest In Peace.

Love,

Airlia.

Briana Pang

June 7, 2018

Happy Birthday in Heaven

Briana Pang

July 19, 2017

Hi Eric,

It's been a while. I had a crazy dream about you last night. Just reminiscing about all the memories. You are dearly missed.

Rest in Peace

Airlia Pang

July 18, 2017

Thinking of you. Rest in paradise.

Rachel Cobarrubias

June 10, 2015

Mommy,Amanda and your new niece Deborah Elizabeth went to Carmel by the Sea (your resting place) for your 29th birthday on June 7, 2015. We sang and lit a candle for you and it was amazing to see that when I said let him blow out his candle, a gush of wind came through and blew the candle. I know you were there in spirit. Your family will never forget you. We miss you and love you to the moon and back. Some day soon, I will be there to celebrate with you, grandma Torres and uncle Armando.

Rachel Cobarrubias

June 8, 2014

Mommy didn't forget your birthday. Went yesterday to Carmel Beach, 17 mile drive and ate your favorite meal, salmon at Bubba Gumps in Monterey, California. As I watched the waves and the birds I thought of you. And although your ashes rest at sea, I know your spirit lives in Heaven. I miss you and love you so much. You are always on my mind and heart.

Airlia Pang

June 7, 2014

Happy birthday Eric. Rest in paradise. Love and miss you.

Love,

Airlia

November 2, 2013

Happy All Soul's Day Eric. I love and miss you.

Love,

Airlia*

September 2, 2013

Happy anniversary Eric. I love and miss you.

Love,

Airlia*

Rachel Cobarrubias

July 22, 2013

My precious son, every day at sunset, I am reminded of you. I look at the beautiful sky and think about the Paradise you now live at. Lately, I'm always running late trying to take care of your sister but I didn't forget your anniversary. I love you and miss you so much, my son.

Mommy

July 18, 2013

Remembering your sunset. Love and miss you. Rest in peace & paradise my love.

Love,

Airlia

Rachel Cobarrubias

June 12, 2013

My precious son, Happy Birthday. No I didn't forget you but as you may know there has been a tragedy with your sister. She is doing better now and it made me really happy to know that you were with her when she was shot multiple times. We thought we were going to loose her but you kept her fighting for her life, holding her and kissing her. I'm so glad you were there for her. I'm at the recovery center with her every day which is the reason I'm posting your Birthday Blessings late. I made one of your favorite meals, cranberry chicken and strawberry pie and we sang Happy Birthday to you. I look forward to the day when I will actually hold you and sing to you face to face. I love you and I miss you.

Love, Your Mom

June 7, 2013

Happy birthday Eric. I love and miss you.

Love,

Airlia

Ellie Cortez

October 29, 2012

Rachel...remembering you

Airlia Pang

September 2, 2012

Love you.

Eric's 26th Birthday Memorial, Carmel Beach

Rachel Cobarrubias

July 24, 2012

Eric's 26th Birthday Memorial, Carmel Beach

Rachel Cobarrubias

July 24, 2012

Eric's 26th Birthday Memorial, Carmel Beach

Rachel Cobarrubias

July 24, 2012

Eric's 26th Birthday Memorial

Rachel Cobarrubias

July 24, 2012

My precious son, just thinking about you and finally I think I will be able to post pictures of your 26th Birthday Memorial we had in your honor on Carmel Beach,it was bitter sweet; we ate strawberry pastries in your honor, sang to you, cried but as I told you before my tears turned to laughter as I was throwing a beautiful flower into the ocean for you, a wave knocked me down and I was soaked. I hope I will be able to attach the pictures of this memorial so that when I print your book it will have awesome pictures of your life, your memories and the legacy you left us with. Peace, Love, Faith, Honesty, Forgiveness are just some of the values you left us with.

Much Love, Mom

Rachel Cobarrubias

July 22, 2012

My precious son, I miss you soo much. I can't believe that it's been 3 years since your last sunset It's been a really tough week for me, filled with tears and saddness. I'm happy to read that Airlia took you to Cambodia. I know how you wanted to go there. I just want you to know that I love you and constantly think of you and what a wonderful son and person you are. I want you to know that you are thought of each and every day and our love for you keeps growing.

Love you, my son.

July 18, 2012

Remembering your sunrise and sunset. Rest in peace. It's 14 hours ahead here in Cambodia - took you to Angkor Wat with me, I'm sure you were there watching over all the breath-taking temples. Miss and love you very much.

Love,

Airlia

Rachel Cobarrubias

June 8, 2012

Happy Birthday my Son,I'm late posting this birthday wish but you know we celebrated you yesterday. Did you stop laughing at me yet? You it was not nice that the waves knocked me down as I threw the flower for you into the ocean. I was drenched and had to get a new phone today. I can see why you loved Carmel Beach. It was fun having a picnic on the sand, we sang to you, eating strawberry pastries, tried to fly your kite but the ultimate was when I fell into the icy cold water. Hope you had a wonderful day in Heaven. I love you and miss you soooo much.
Your Mom

June 7, 2012

Happy birthday Eric. I'm lucky to have found my soul-mate early in life with you. I love and miss you. Sending birthday wishes your way.

Love,

Airlia

Rachel Cobarrubias

April 14, 2012

My sweet, sweet Eric. I think of you everyday, every minute, every moment. I was so sad on Valentine's Day 2012 because I remembered the last Valentine's Day you and Airlia sent me roses at work. That was such a surprise. This year as I was driving to grandpa's house, I was crying and wanting something-anything from you. And when I got to grandpa's house. Larry surprised me with a Valentine's Day present. It was an album of pictures of you when you were young and you, Anthony and he went on trips like to Columbia and Yosemite and all the fun you had. The picture that stood out to me was a picture of you on the top of a hill, with your legs crossed, with your hands raised praising the Lord and meditating. At that moment when I saw that picture, I felt it was a sign from you and God to let me know that you Love me and you are okay and happy in Heaven. Thank you for the times that you blow on my face to let me know your spirit is with me. Mijo, I love you so much. Today I was in the dollar store and saw this little blue t-shirt with a peace sign on it. It reminded me of you and I bought it for your little gorilla, the first toy I bought you when you were still in my womb. I hold on to your toys, your memories to get me through each day. Like my tattoo on my back. I can't believe I got a tattoo with your ashes in the ink but I had to find a way of always having a part of you with me. Life at times are unbearable without you. It brings me a sense of peace to know that grandma Torres is with you. So looking forward to seeing you and my mom and cuddling up with you soon.

Love, Mom

April 12, 2012

I miss you.

Love,

Airlia

Airlia Pang

January 1, 2012

Happy new year love.

Rachel Cobarrubias

December 31, 2011

My Precious Son

Wishing you another New Year in Paradise. As each year passes, it's one more day, one more year closer to seeing you and hugging you. So looking forward to being in Paradise with you, my mom in the presence of my Lord. My love for you is eternal.

Love, Mom

Rachel Cobarrubias

December 24, 2011

Merry Christmas my Precious Son

The tamales are almost done. I can still hear your voice "are they ready yet" how I wish you were here with us. I know this is not our permanent home. You and grandma Torres are at home with Christ. For as long as I can I will keep the tradition of making tamales on Christmas Eve and passing them out to people in need in your memory. You were always just a thoughtful person and you cared so much about the people in poverty, the environment, animals and all that God created. I love you and miss you so much and look forward to seeing you soon.

Love Mom.

December 21, 2011

Eric, Merry Christmas! Miss you and love you tremendously.

Silorn

Rachel Cobarrubias

November 25, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving my precious son:

I am grateful for the wonderful son you are. I am so thankful that you searched for the truth about God; and he spoke to you. When I cry for you it's because I miss you so much but just knowing that you are in heaven with God, Jesus, my mom and many other relatives brings me a sense of comfort. This world has become even more ugly; no actually the people living in it have become so violent and uncaring. I know that no one will ever hurt you, and heaven is so beautiful and peaceful. I had a dream about you and Airlia last night. You were married and you and she had a beautiful glass home with the ocean right outside you front window. You had chimes,star fish, sea horses and other beautiful, colorful things hanging from the ceiling, your shower was a waterfall and we were all there. Airlia and her whole family and we were all dancing around your home. It was the most beautiful and colorful home filled with peace, love and laughter and we were all so happy. I think God allowed me to see the home you are building with him in heaven for us. I know that someday this dream will be true; until then know that I love you and miss you and look forward to seeing you soon.

Love, your mom

Airlia Pang

November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving Eric.

I'm very thankful for all the beautiful moments we shared.

Rachel Cobarrubias

September 17, 2011

My precious son:

Today was my birthday but I did not want to do anything. I just don't have it within me to celebrate anything since you left and mom moved to Heaven. I cried but then Tudy and Yolanda came over and Tudy cleaned my back yard as my birthday gift. They bought me lunch and later brought me a banana split. I spent almost all day just talking to Yolanda and kept falling asleep. Someday I will celebrate my birthday and holidays with you. Till then they will be just another day with no meaning to me. I miss you and love you so much.

Your Mommy

Rachel Cobarrubias

September 3, 2011

Hi Sweetie,

As I was driving home tonight I remembered your's and Airlia's Anniversary date. I thought today was Sept 2nd. Sorry I was late sometimes I forget what day it is. It makes me really happy to know that Airlia remembered. Getting ready to go to Pennsylvania again for work. There isn't a day that goes by without me thinking of you, missing you and wanting so desprately to see you and hold you. I have a picture of you on the table by the door and just looking at your smile makes my heart smile and gives me the strength to make it through another day without you. I love you and miss you so much,Eric.

Mommy

Airlia Pang

September 2, 2011

Eric,

happy anniversary. I love and miss you.

Airlia*

Rachel Cobarrubias

July 18, 2011

Eric, it's your mom again. Today is 2 years since you left for heaven and I miss you so much. I made a memorial cross with purple flowers on it and was going to place it at the scene of the accident but I could not find the place. I thought perhaps you did not want me to dwell on that place as you are not there. Instead, this morning I found a book in a box of your belongings that Airlia gave back to me. I think it was your book and your way of telling me to find "Peace above the Storm." That's the name of the book and it had lots of scripture in it that brought me comfort. Your dad called me this past weekend as he remembered your Angel Day and we shared our pain and tears of missing you. He reminded me that we will see you again. We must however continue with our purpose in this life before God calls our name. Goodnight my precious son and I hope to see you soon.
Love you forever, Mommy

Rachel Cobarrubias

July 10, 2011

Eric, it's mom. I just got back from New York and all I could do was think of you and Airlia. I think I cried more than ever. Next week is your 2 year anniversary but the pain seems like just yesterday. I really don't want to live without you. I struggle each day waiting for the end of my era when I can join you and my mom. I think of you each and every moment of the day and night. You would be happy to know I am working for an organization that provides basic human needs, development and peace making in the name of Christ. I know God placed me at this job to keep your legacy alive. Peace, Love & Prosperity in your memory. I love you my son, forever.

Mommy

lissa cobarrubias

July 5, 2011

IF only I could find the words to tell you how I feel...... It's still unbeliveable for me and now grandma is with you, it just takes my breath away, I love the two of you so very much.

Mary Sappington

June 24, 2011

Eric, you are deeply missed by your mom, family and friends. I wish I would have had the chance to meet you, as I have heard nothing but remarkable things about you. May God give your mom the peace that she so needs and let her know how much you love her.

Airlia Pang

June 23, 2011

Eric,

hi honey. I've been feeling a sense of emptiness and darkness in my heart and soul since you've left this world, this realm. You were my pillar and light. It's hard to have hope nowadays. I just want you to know that I really miss you and super love you. I've been really scared lately; having the fear of everything collapsing and falling into the darkness. There are forces and people in this world that make it difficult to continue on, but when I feel most scared, I close my eyes, breathe, and think of you. Yesterday, I could hear you playing the wind chimes and I felt that you were near. Knowing that you're not too far gives me comfort and helps me to have hope and faith and to not give up and to perservere. Thanks for starting the dream team, I'm going to continue it.

I love and miss you.

Love,

your Qwan-bear

*Airlia

Playing with Fire the night before going to Heaven

Rachel Cobarrubias

June 19, 2011

Mom and Dad having a hard time letting you go.

June 19, 2011

Mom and Dad taking you to your resting place

June 19, 2011

Uncle Tudy and Uncle Ernie flying your kite

June 19, 2011

Rachel Cobarrubias

June 19, 2011

Hi Sweetie:

It's mom again, I just wanted to add a picture of the kite I bought you for your 25th b'day. Uncle Tudy and Uncle Ernest took charge of flying your kite. It was beautiful. I will fly your kite in your honor for your b'day; hope it brings you a smile to know that I will never forget you my precious son.

Love you, Mommy

Airlia, thinking of you and your memories together.

Rachel Cobarrubias

June 17, 2011

Monterey, CA where we boarded for your first boat ride.

Rachel Cobarrubias

June 17, 2011

Double Rainbows, one was upside down like it was smiling; I'm sure it was you.

Rachel Cobarrubias

June 17, 2011

Holding your urn before putting you out to sea.

Rachel Cobarrubias

June 17, 2011

Hi Mijo:

Just wanted to let you know that we took your urn to Monterey, CA. The boat ride was kinda fun except my head was spinning and some people were throwing up from being sea sick. I know we were supposed to take you to Carmel Beach but because of rough water conditions we were not able to go there so we took your urn/with ashes to "Lover's Point" in Monterey. The name itself seemed appropriate for you and Airlia. We flew the kite I bought you and it flew so high; it was amazing. I hope you were able to see it. There isn't a day that I don't think of you and wish you were here with me but I know that Heaven is a beautiful place. I found this framed art that reminded me of you. It said "If we were all angels like you, the world would be a heavenly place." This is so true because you valued peace and love towards each other, you cared about every living creature(especially cats.) Mr. Grey comes by everday as he used to visit you and we feed him and give him water in your honor. I'm sure Mr. Grey misses you just like we all do. I love you my son, forever.

Mommy

June 15, 2011

Hi Eric,

Do you have any idea how much I miss you? I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you. It's officially summer here in Fresno. I still talk about our camping trip together. Thanks again for burying all of that toilet paper. That event was memorable-anyone I tell that night to thinks I'm nuts. I love you.

Silorn

Enchanting Sunset shared with loved ones.

Rachel Cobarrubias

June 9, 2011

Fun Memories with Friends

Rachel Cobarrubias

June 9, 2011

Eric & Airlia True Love

Rachel Cobarrubias

June 9, 2011

True Love Stories Never End

Rachel Cobarrubias

June 9, 2011

Hi Mijo:

I can't believe that you have been in heaven almost 2 years. I know there is no sense of time in heaven so you probably don't miss me as much as I miss you. I hope your 2nd b'day in heaven was joyful. We will be taking your biodegradeable urn to Carmel Beach this Saturday, June 11th. Airlia said this was one of your favorite places and I can certainly see how happy you were spending time there. It's going to be very hard to let you go into the sea but as much as it will hurt, we will respect your wishes.

Forever in My Heart! Love Mommy

ANTHONY HILL

June 8, 2011

ITS ME UR NEPHEW ANTHONY I JUST WANTED TO SAY I LOVE U AND MISS U.ILL SEE U SOON WHEN ITS TIME FOR ME TO GO HOME AND TELL GRAM.T I SAID HI , THAT I LOVE HER =)

Rachel Cobarrubias

June 7, 2011

Rachel Cobarrubias

June 7, 2011

Rachel Cobarrubias

June 7, 2011

Rachel Cobarrubias

June 7, 2011

It's mom again, just wanted to add pictures of your 23rd Birthday Celebration!!

Hugs and kisses, Mom

Rachel Cobarrubias

June 7, 2011

Happy Birthday, Mijo

Today, you would be celebrating your 25th b'day with us. I hope Grandma Torres made you a strawberry pie. I am certain that you had a good time with your brother Max, and your cousin, Michael,Jesus and all the angels celebrating your b'day probably bouncing and flying from cloud to cloud. I will never forget your 23rd b'day, the last one you had here on earth. I spent this evening looking at pictures of you and Airlia. The two of you looked so happy and were so in love. I bought you a kite for your b'day and you will see it on Saturday when we take you to Carmel Beach. It's been very hard being without you physically but you are always in my heart. Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you; you are not going to believe this but I got a tattoo of you and your name on my back. Now I know "you have my back." (LOL) Hope to see you soon.
With all my Love,
Mom

Airlia Pang

June 7, 2011

Happy birthday Eric,

I know you're apart of the great core of energy that fuels and renews this world now. There aren't many out there like you, you're one of a kind. I've been very lucky to have you in my life. I just wanted to thank you for teaching me to have hope and faith in love. You were always a dreamer, I know that you've probably seen the entire world by now. I'm going to continue the dream for you, for me, for us, for all. I know the truth in that only love will save you. Thanks for saving me with your love. Know that I love you, always have, always will.

Rest in peace honey.

Love,

Airlia*

February 14, 2011

February 14, 2011 - Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day will never be the same without you. I miss your smile and thank you for playing your guitar for me. I know you are near but I can't see you. I'm sure you are busy today; as one of God's Angels are you shooting love arrows around? I really hope that God allows you to read our messages to you. Going to church for a Valentine's Dinner. I bought Airlia a gift on your behalf. Hope you and she like it. I can hardly wait until we are together again and I can see your smile again. Happy Valentine's Day my son.

Your are forever in my heart

Love Mommy

Rachel Cobarrubias

January 14, 2011

Eric, my son I miss you so much. The holidays have passed us again without you here with us. Airlia and I made tamales and passed them out to homeless people in your memory. I am sorry that I have not written for a while. I don't know what to say that will make me feel better. I'm sure that you want me to find happiness but I this point in time, I just don't see myself finding happiness until I am with you again. The only times I feel a sense of peace is when I am in church or hanging out with your "wifey" Airlia. When I am with her, I can feel your presence. I'm sure you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year in Heaven. I made a special memorial dinner for you on December 19th, and made tamales for you. I also gave Airlia and her family, a jar of your favorite cookies to make. Your Dad and Pastor Troy also joined us. We exchanged gifts from the dollar store,watched yourskydiving video and viewed Airlia's scrapbooks of pictures of you, and the adventures that you and she shared. Everyone enjoyed the evening remembering special moments spent with you on earth. It's so hard to go from day to day, month to month and now year to year without you. I miss you so much, I love you so much and the only thing that I look forward to is fullfilling God's purpose for my life on this earth so that I may join you in God's glorious and perfect paradise. Hugs & Kisses, Love Mom <3

Airlia Pang

January 7, 2011

Happy new year Eric.

2011, super wow to the new year. Wonder if heaven is timeless. I'd love to drive along the coast, watch the sunset, and recap the year with you, but I'm sure you've been watching my sitcom from above and having a blasty blast. Life surely is a trip, it's easier to fall down without you. Talk about roller coasters and tsunamis, a natural disaster going on in my mind thinking about you. I miss you dearly and LOVE you very much my mear-bear. Keep on rocking, raving, and dreaming. I'll continue the journey until we meet again.

love your Sunkiss'd,
Airlia*

Rachel Cobarrubias

November 13, 2010

OMG Eric, Silorn is engaged!! I so wish you were here cause by now you and Airlia would be married and maybe I would have a new grandchild. I dream of you often as a small child but last night I dreamed that I was trying to trim just a bit your hair from your face. (you were watching me closely that I did not cut too much.) Your hair was long and shaggy and you had a full beard. I touched your warm face as I trimmed your hair so I could see your face. There must not be any barber shops in heaven! That's okay cause I loved that you came to me to trim your hair. It was so nice to see you and touch you. Yes, I woke up crying but they were tears of joy!! I'm going to try and cook this year for Thanksgiving. Airlia will be coming so I know that your spiritual presence will be felt. I am also inviting people who don't have family to join us in your memory. Thank you Heavenly Father for allowing Eric to visit me in my dreams. Love you Jesus; Love you Eric (Hugs & Kisses)

Your Mom - Rachel

Silo Pang

November 12, 2010

Hi Eric,

How's Heaven? So, I've got some things to share with you. First off, I still listen to Danity Kane's song Damaged. It reminds me of all the fun times we had together. Second, I wish you could meet our niece and nephew from France! They are so nice and I know you would love them right away. I hope to go visit them soon, maybe as soon as next summer. Third, I'm engaged. Eeks! Hehe, thought I'd share that with ya. Know that I miss you terribly. I'm looking forward to eating a Thanksgiving dinner with your mom. I can't believe the holidays are here already. Love you!!

Silorn

Rachel Cobarrubias

September 9, 2010

Eric: Being you mom is such an honor. I don't know why I always get mixed up with your birthdate. Maybe cause you were born on the sixth month. For some reason I tend to write your birthdate as June 6th. You know how I feel about typos; sorry sweetie we all know your birthdate is June 7, 1986. Lately, I forget things like spelling; I have short term memory loss, etc., but I will never forget the wonderful son you are. A Mother holds her child's hand for a while but holds them in her heart forever! My love for you will never fade. I look forward to the day that I will hold you again.

Love you, Baby
Your Mommy, Rachel

Rachel Cobarrubias

September 3, 2010

Eric - Yesterday was your and Airlia's 9th year of loving each other. Today, I belong to a group called Mother of an Angel. I am working on a story about you for our book of Angels. Bryan Farley is a photographer I met who is putting together this book with beautiful pictures of memories for us to cherish. I hope you like the following story that I wrote about you:

Eric, you were your sister’s wish. Every birthday, every shooting star she saw, she would say; “Mom, you know what I want.” And finally, 13 years later on Saturday, June 6, 1986 our wish came true. I remember the Christmas Eve before your birth, our family was sitting around picking a name for you. I initially wanted the name Enrique but know one liked that so we agreed on Eric. Your sister wanted to pick your middle name and at the time her favorite song was “Saturday Love” by Alexander O’Neal. So your middle name became Alexander. Who would know that you would be born on a Saturday afternoon. You were such a beautiful baby. You brought so much joy to all of us. And now, it saddens us so much to know that your short life also ended on a Saturday. You will always be our “Saturday Love.”

After Eric’s sudden death, we wanted to honor and remember him in a special way. My brother, Armando Torres, an artist and owner of Underground Gallery in the Los Angeles area got together with a fellow artist, Tony Clough who created the retro T-Shirts that Airlia and I are wearing. Tony took an actual picture of Eric with his long hair and designed the silk screen T-shirts which were individually done by hand. They are unique just like my loving son, Eric. We wore the T-shirts to the 2009 Hinds Hospice Angel Babies Walk/Run in his memory and our team name was his ‘my space’ name “Peace, Rain & Prosperity. We wore his T-shirt to all the criminal proceedings, his 2010 Birthday Celebration and we will wear them again at the Hinds Hospice Memorial Walk/Run on September 11, 2010 in his memory. So if you see someone wearing a T-shirt that looks like a rock star with the words Peace, Rain & Prosperity, that’s my son.

Eric was adventurous and lived life to the fullest. In his short life he and his fiancée, Airlia went skydiving, cliff diving into the sea, and explored the sky in a hot air balloon. They traveled to New York, Canada, Mexico and probably many other places that I don’t know about.

Eric loved nature; he enjoyed solitude in the mountains, by the sea and in the desert. He was a great photographer. We have many pictures of beautiful sunsets, mountains, birds, butterflies and he even captured a deer as it stood still in a meadow. Eric loved animals and animals loved him. I used to get mad at him because he would sleep with his bedroom window open and the neighborhood cats would come into his room. He had a special way with animals so having a cat coming into the funeral chapel during his service might seem a bit unusual but if you knew Eric. It was amusing to all, including Eric I’m sure.

He loved music (there was not an instrument that he could not play) and to my amazement I learned after his death that he also wrote music. At his service, we played a CD of him playing his guitar and singing the song he composed named “Actors.” I also learned that he had a journal with poetry that he wrote. One of his poems is inscribed in the Memorial Quilt dedicated to the 2009 Victims of Crime in Fresno, California.

Bryan, I greatly appreciate the photos and your expression of words for our loved one. We will now have a beautiful momentum of Eric's urn before we put him out to sea. Thank you again for being a part of creating our family's memories of Eric. You are a God sent Angel.!!

Much Love, Rachel, Mother-of-an-Angel, named Eric Alexander Escobar.

Airlia Pang

September 2, 2010

Happy anniversary Eric,

it'd be 9 years today. I love and miss you. I cannot offer you a gift for it'd be impossible to give to you. I can only offer the story of my life and what has become of me.

I have my teaching credential and am now Ms. Pang. I wish that you could see me teach and see my classroom. I have students now, it's so crazy.

I got to see many beautiful places over the past year. I went to Lake Tahoe, it was really nice; I took you with me. I went snowboarding and ate lots of snow, but had an experience. I hopped some fences and went ice-skating and soaked in the beauty of the lake.

I've found some nice peace spots around my neighborhood that I know you would love. The beauty of nature and its silence really is amazing. I wish that I could share walks with you at these places.

I went to Hawaii this summer. I have to say that it was truly breath-taking. Everyday, I thought and dreamed about you. I got to swim out in the deep ocean far away from land in serene, crystal-clear blue water. I saw so many beautiful sea creatures; the parrot fish and sea turtles were my favorite. I went to the 7-sacred pools and sat underneath a waterfall, it was as though I was showering in nature, it was so amazing. I went snorkeling and swam at a black sand beach, it was awesome. I took you with me. I hope you enjoyed these places as much as I did.

I really miss you honey.
Sending you kisses through the breezes of the wind.

I love you Mear-Bear,

Love,

Airlia*

Silorn Pang

July 28, 2010

Eric,
I spent an entire week in Hawaii. I wish you were there with me. While on my adventure, I learned a story about one of the kings that reigned over Hawaii--he threw a spear into the sky and created a hole into Heaven. The entire trip was breath-taking to the point where it hurted my heart.

I got to swim in the deep ocean with fish and of course I got sick while snorkeling. That was the only downfall. I swam with turtles and got scared like the chicken that I am. I'm sure you know about the entire trip because you were out there watching.

I love you and miss you.

John Torres

June 8, 2010

Eric,

You are in my prayers each day. We are all thinking of you and missing you too!

Love,

Uncle John

Rachel Cobarrubias

June 7, 2010

Eric my love, today we are celebrating your 24th birthday without you physically present but always in our hearts. I know your spirit will be with us. I made your favorite cranberry chicken and chocolate dipped strawberries. Your memory, your love, your smile will forever be in our hearts and just as you said that 'God made us in his image so that he can live through us; you also will live through us.' I wonder if you are having a party in heaven with my friend, Mariana, grandma Cortez, Aunt Pete, Aunt Socorro, your big brother Max and oh yeah, Michael Jackson. I know that your days and nights in heaven are always full of joy and happiness. All I ask of you is to "Save a Place for Me, I will be there soon."

Love you and miss you,
Mommy

Airlia Pang

June 7, 2010

Happy birthday Eric. I only have one wish for you, that you remain in eternal peace and feel the love that everyone has on this Earth for you. I love you honey. Here’s to sending our special wishes and blessings on your birthday, with much of our love, they will resonate through the beauty of the sky and into your heaven.

Love,

Airlia*

Fatima (Tamara) Thollie

April 18, 2010

eric, you will be greatly missed!!your sense of humor and esp. your smile will be missed. my thoughts and prayers are w/you and your loved ones. I know you're in heaven watching down on them. you were such a kind/friendly person, and im glad i had the opportunity to get to know you.

April 15, 2010

Eric the times we shared as friends. Were so gifting. You showed me things in life that opened my eyes about life altogether. you were a very lifting person. Free form funk. Only a hanfull of people know what that means. Ilove you Eric. May the lord bless you. Which i know he has. I know how much you took in life. And your Fiance will never forget you. I see this as a blessing in disguise. The lord has called your name. And if we shall ever see you again will be a granted miricle. Which we have tio earn. And earn we shall. On your journey i know you had ups and downs. We may cry but the pain you no longer feel has been lifted. Your are happiey now. And Happiey you shall forever be. And soon your Love will follow behind. I know she will wait for you. I see the love she has for you. You both will be together for eternity. With love from all your friends.

Till we all get to come together,
see you soon.

- Megan

Airlia Pang

April 4, 2010

Eric,
my Mear-Bear, I think about you all the time. Thoughts of you spiral through my mind and heart. I never knew what true love was until I met you. My mind is still trying to grasp the reality of your death. My heart is holding on dearly to all of our memories. You always had a way with words and such a calming and peaceful essence. I'll never understand why things happened the way they did. All I know is that I'm alive today because of you. I never did get to tell you how amazing I thought you were. Eric, you're the most remarkable being that I have ever had the pleasure to have known. It's your optimism and hopeful outlook on life that fuels my perseverance. I don't know for certain where you are, but I do know that you're in an incredible state of being encompassing all knowledge, existence, peace and love. You are Peace, Rain, and Prosperity. I'm not going to give up...for the love of you...for the love of us. I love you Eric. Rest in peace honey. I miss you.

Love,

your Kwan-Bear

March 10, 2010

Eric..you were and forever will be amazing aunque nunca conoci mas que tu sonrisa..gracias.

Briana Pang

March 10, 2010

Eric, I'm still in awe thinking about life without you. We're really existing in this reality while you're in heaven. 8 months have passed.... It saddens me to think about the pain you endured while you're life was taken. Why did God choose you so soon? You're truly wonderful, he couldn't wait for you I assume. I miss you and all the random facts you would rant about and your kindness, you always knew how to cheer me up. You have the biggest heart! You always knew how to embrace life and live every day to the fullest. I wrote this poem for you a few months ago, it's not the greatest and I'm disappointed in myself for not being able to come up with the greatest words for you. I will one day, I promise.

Eric is ever lasting.
Your smile is ecstatic.
Joyful happiness enraptured in the heaven's skies.
Your spirit lives through the earth's grains.
Your heart spreads all the love in the condition of tranquil.
Your strength elicits through loved one's hearts.
You are a beloved individual, unique, wise, and admirable.
Spreading love profoundly with tenderness, warmth, and passionate affection.
With ambition of hope and will for peace, calm, and unification.
You will always be commended endlessly, enduringly, eternally, and evermore.

Rest in Peace Eric, I love you and miss you dearly. You're forever in my heart.

Silorn Pang

February 23, 2010

Eric,
You're always on my mind. I still can't look at pictures of you--it hurts too much. When I remember to enjoy the little things in life, I remember you. I miss you.

LISSA COBARRUBIAS

December 25, 2009

MERRY CHRISTMAS BROTHER....
I MISS AND LOVE YOU SO MUCH,I KNOW YOU ARE WITH US,BUT IT'S STILL HARD FOR ME TO BELIVE YOU ARE IN HEAVEN,I FEEL LIKE I HAVE NO FEELINGS AT ALL....IT'S NOT THE SAME WITH OUT YOU,KOBBIE IS SAD BECAUSE YOU WOULD PLAY AROUND WITH HIM AT GRANDMA TORRES AND SHOW HIM HOW TO JUGGLE OR WALK AROUND ON YOUR HANDS..I KNOW THAT OUR LIVES WONT BE THE SAME EVER...YOU WILL BE MISSED FOREVER AND EVER.....I LOVE YOU

Christmas Blessings in Your Honor

Rachel Cobarrubias

December 24, 2009

Eric, today is Christmas Eve and this holiday will never be the same without you. I did not decorate much this year except for a wired tree which I hung your beautiful baby pictures and pictures of you and Airlia. We celebrated on December 18th (your 5th month in heaven). I invited Airlia and her whole family over for dinner. Your best friend Jackie also came. We toasted and ate in your honor and rememberance. I gave Airlia a little fish w/chimes she will be able to hear and feel your presence when the wind blows and your voice will sound like music. Today, Airlia, your friend Philip DelaCerda and I made tamales. We tasted the meat first just like you used to and we kept saying "Are they ready yet?" You were always anxious to eat the tamales. Son, you would be happy to know that Airlia, Philip and I gave the tamales to the homeless people on the street and wished them a Merry Christmas in your honor. I know this year you are spending Christmas in Heaven with Jesus, God and all the angels. I hope that for Christmas you will come in my dreams and give me a hug. I miss you and love you so much. Merry Christmas my Sugar Bear!

Love Mommy

December 19, 2009

Eric, Its almost midnight, in December... it took me until now to come to terms with your reality...but I hope you know that you touched many lives, including my own with your creative genius and sensitivity. I will never forget your subtle humor (I still wear the witch boots and skirt) or your beautiful smile. Your life touched many, including my own. I pray for peace for your family and loved ones (Airlia, your healing too) God speed, Sincerely, Ms. Bowen (Guzman)

Rachel Cobarrubias

November 27, 2009

Eric,

Yesterday was Thanksgiving and no I did not cook. I used to love to cook for you and Airlia. I went to Grandma Torres' house and it was not the same without you. I did take you in your urn and you were placed in the middle of the table surrounded by flowers. Your presence was known and felt. I did go to church Wednesday night and I thanked God for your salvation and just knowing that God himself spoke to you, I know that you are with him in heaven which is the only sense of peace and comfort that I feel. I know that my holidays will never be "Happy" until I am in heaven with you and God and then I shall celebrate again. And I will cook up a big meal for God, Jesus, you and all your angel friends and we will all be happy again. I love you and miss you so much.

Your Mommy

Lissa Cobarrubias

November 26, 2009

Eric,I miss you so much,Today is thanksgiving and it will not be the same without your laughter,smile or presence.You are in my heart and will forever will be...Today I am thankful for the wounderful brother god gave to me, just knowing where you are I am at peace..I LOVE YOU BABY BROTHER

Ty Simpson

September 28, 2009

Eric, i'm sorry to see you go. But you are now in a better place. I only knew you for a semester in school, through our marketing class. It was a privelage to have you in my group project and to get to know as time went on. You will be missed. RIP

You make my Heart Smile!

Rachel Cobarrubias

September 17, 2009

Eric,

My loving son, I miss you so much. Today, Sept 17th is my birthday but it will never be a "Happy" birthday without you. Airlia took me to lunch and we talked about you. I love being with Airlia - she carrys you in her spirit and I can feel your presence through her. We shared memories of you. Your sister, Lissa also made me dinner but I could not eat and I actually forced myself to eat some rocky road ice cream. I miss you so much - I spent last night reading my bible and looking for scriptures that would help me feel better and stronger because life is really hard without you. I shared these scriptures with Airlia. How I wish you were here because you always made my heart smile! These scriptures gave me a sense of peace. 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14,17 "But I do not want you to be ignorant brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest sorrow 'as others who have no hope.' 14: For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus." (And the dead in Christ will rise first)17: Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air and thus we shall always be with the Lord. Eric I look forward to the day that we reunite with you. I will stand firm on God's word that we shall be together again. And it will be a joyful day - and on that day my heart will smile again! I will always love you my son, Good Night for now, Mommy.

Lissa Cobarrubias

September 11, 2009

Eric,
your song came on this morning and my eyes filled up with tears,a smile came to my face when I rembered how mom let me pick your middle name,I named you after Alexander O'nel because
Saturday Love was my song,it was odd that you were born on a saturday and then went home to our Father on a saturday,But never the less you will always be mom's and my Saturday love....I miss you so much baby brother.

Shellie Tep

September 7, 2009

I was never close to you and never had the opportunity to know you the way many others did but I feel blessed to have met you and know you at all. The goodness within you radiated out and you will be remembered. God Bless you and everyone that you leave behind.

Joanna Torres

September 4, 2009

Eric... I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet such nice and caring person like you. I will never forget the fun times we had together. You have made a difference in everyone's life and now you're in heaven making a difference there and making everyone laugh like you always did here.

I'm also glad to have seen a love like you and Airlia's. It's so honest and pure. There is no doubt in my mind that you are looking down on her and guiding her everyday. You're in a beautiful place now. You are an explorer and it makes sense to want to explore such a wonderful, amazing place like heaven, its just a shame that it had to be so soon. You will be in our hearts forever.

Robert Mayorga

September 3, 2009

Here is a poem that I wrote that Eric absolutely loved, so I would like to share it with everyone else who might read this. Eric told me this poem brougt a smile to his face, and a tear to his eye. It's called Maiden Voyage.

Now in this instant, the seed of existance transcends your awareness.
And as if guided by internal callings of some incalculable light beam stretching between the arm length where your eye's meet mine, it finds its way casually to lay rest at the sea bed of your deep blue soul. Just as your eye's lay curiously upon this immaculate canvas so eager to plant and construct each intensifying step, leading you to a majestic pultritude of plateaus and shallow canyons. And just off over the horizon towers a vague silhouette who's only shadow is riddled with light, and with pure inhibitions, only so as to comfertably confront you with your body, a ship. With your mind, the captain. And with the collosal, yet calm waters of your oceanic soul, so that maybe one day the eunoym of your existance is a maiden voyage.

Thank you Eric for being a friend to me, and for being a teacher as well. Thank you for leaving your legacy here on earth so that everyone who ever knew you, can turn to when life brings us down. Even in your after life you continue to help me in my waking life. I hope that one day I meet you again rather it be in this lifetime or the next. and when i do finally see you again, you better believe that im gonna have a hacky sack, a guitar, and some glow strings with me! i'll never forget you eric. your love IS eternal.

Airlia Pang

September 2, 2009

I wrote a poem for you honey.

The Dreamer

Swoop me up into the sky
into our silver carriage we fly.
Travelling across the shimmering star-clustered galaxies
playing and singing along with mystical purple fairies.
Let’s share stories about you and I
about our precious eight years that flew by.
You’ve sacrificed your life for a love so pure
you told me you’ll see me again in heaven, rest assured.
You told me how to ease the tears from my eyes,
To hold on and to remember that true love never dies.

Happy 8 years Eric.
I can’t believe today is our 8 years anniversary. We’ve ran through life with so many great memories. We’ve climbed high mountains and swam deep oceans. We’ve flown way up high into the sky and dove into the unknown abyss together. We’ve explored caves and solved many mysteries. You’ve opened my eyes to the world and the many different worlds above, below, and beyond. You’ve showed me the secret to everlasting youth and joy. You’ve given the best gift any girl could ever want; your love. You’ve been my great protector and savior. I will cherish every adventure, moment, and experience we had together.

Although you are not here in this physical world, I know your presence still exist through your immense spirit. Thank you for everything you’ve given me. Thank you for being a part of my family. Thank you for showing me the rare jewels in life. Thank you for protecting and taking care of me and my family. Thank you for being understanding and complete. Thank you for seeing the better of this sometimes harsh and cruel world. Thank you for making me happy, laugh, and smile. Thank you for being here for me. Thank you for always having hope and faith. Thank you for being a hippie, an environmentalist, a volunteer, a traveler, a curious cat, a thrill-seeker, and a sweetheart.

Most of all, thank you for your love and for being you.

I love, adore, admire, and respect everything about you.

You have touched my life, soul, spirit, in a way that words cannot describe.

I love you Eric Alexander Escobar.

My love for you is and always will be; it spirals through the sky into the heavens and feeds your eternal peace and love.

You are a great man and this world was very lucky to have you.

Rest in peace honey and sweet dreams, I love you always.

Airlia*

Sigi Uriarte

August 26, 2009

Hey Eric,
Even though I didn't know you as much as other people, but what I learned over the years back at Sunnyside that you were a great person at heart. I also know that from your fiancee Airlia, who always said you were a great guy. God Bless and Rest in Peace.

Laly Moua

August 25, 2009

Even though we only hung out a few times, it was an honor to meet such a great person like you. Love always...Laly Moua

mary vang

August 25, 2009

eric..although we didn't know eachother well, i know that you are looking down on all of us..i believe that you are in a better place now and soon enough we will meet again...you will always be in our thoughts.

ANTHONY H

August 24, 2009

A POEM TO MY UNCLE ERIC FROM HIS NEPHEW ANTHONY I WILL ALWAYS MISS U AND LOVE U MY LOVEING UCNLE ERIC ...

It may have been the will of the most high
But no matter how hard I may try
I still can not help to wonder why
It had to be you, the apple of my eye
Of all people that had to so suddenly die?
When I remember the love between you and I,
Most times I just can’t help breaking down to cry
And it is so hard to move on even when my tears dry.

Long before you succumbed and passed on,
We did believe you were obviously success prone
For you took the world by storm from the time you were born
And even inspired me to look forward to each new dawn
But now that in the twinkle of an eye you are gone,
I feel so empty I may fail to hang in there all alone
But I’ll try the best I can to stay strong when I mourn
And then move on without you, hoping I’ll keep on keeping on.

While you were around here life was near perfect bliss
For we lived our lives to the full as and when we’d please
Before fate decided that you should suddenly cease.
my dear uncle eric , you are the one I will always miss
And now that you are not there to hear this
I will tell you I love you by blowing one more kiss
And praying that God will rest your soul in eternal peace.

Song Her

August 24, 2009

When I think of Santa Monica Beach, I will always think of you, Airlia and Phillip. Thanks for the wonder memory.

Kat

August 24, 2009

"On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the light by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him".

Rest in peace, Eric...

Jeku Arce

August 23, 2009

Eric,

Wassup my filipino broth'a! I can't believe it took me until about junior year of high school to figure that we shared the same culture. ha.

I'm glad I got to see you at my going away party last year. I didn't know that I would be saying good bye for real to you at that time.

I pray that you will continue to live in our hearts as you stay in the memory of your family and friends. Take care bro.

Lulu Ekparian

August 23, 2009

Eric Escobar,
Such a wonderful young man with much wisdom, kindness, intelligence, and happiness. Although I have barely met you this year, it was a pleasure to have met someone as inspirational as you. You've helped me learn to question life, and view life in many different aspects. You've done so many remarkable things and lived life to the fullest that it leaves me in awe. You are proof that anyone can do anything they put their minds to. Thank you for being such a genuine interesting nice guy. I will truly miss you terribly! May your soul rest in peace <3

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