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Hector Escalante
1941 - 2013
Hector Escalante
1941 - 2013
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Hector Escalante Obituary
Hector Escalante, 71, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 23, where he was welcomed by the Lord; his parents, Adolfo Perez Escalante and Juanita Garza Escalante; brother, Alejandro Escalante and granddaughter, Ava Celeste Escalante. Hector was born on October 24, 1941 in La Mesa, Texas. He proudly served our country in the United States Army and completed two years of college at LSU during his enlistment. Hector worked as an Electric Serviceman for CPL/AEP for over 32 years until his retirement. During his retirement he also did Hotshot work for Peak Oilfield Service Company and was currently very proud of his job as a driver for the US Veteran Affairs. Hector was an honorable and honest man who was committed to his wife, children and grandchildren. He was a hard worker who loved to help everyone in his community and enjoyed working in the open fields and with his livestock. He appreciated his friendships and coffee time with his buddies. He did anything he could to make sure his children and grandchildren had a connection to the ranching lifestyle that he relished so much, including planting and growing whatever he could get his green thumb on. He was truly loved by his family and will be missed dearly. Left behind to cherish his memories are Hector’s wife, Irene Hinojosa Escalante of Falfurrias, Texas; sons, Hector (Melissa) Escalante, Jr. of San Antonio, Texas and Aaron (Victoria) Escalante of Corpus Christi, Texas; daughter, Clarissa Escalante Garza of San Antonio, Texas; brothers Emilio (Norma) Escalante of Encino, Texas and Oscar Escalante of Falfurrias, Texas; sister, Aurora Garcia of Encino, Texas; six grandchildren, Isabella, Esteban and Olivia Rae Escalante, Patrick Burke, Katalina and Carlos Garza and numerous nieces and nephews.
Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the Funeraria Del Angel Howard Williams in Falfurrias with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 28, 2013 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Falfurrias.
Burial will follow at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Falfurrias.
Please join us in honoring our loved one, Hector Escalante, by visiting our memorial website at www.funerariadelangelhwilliams.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Howard Williams, your Dignity Memorial provider.
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Jose O. Garcia Jr.
February 3, 2013
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Max and Tina V. Pena
January 31, 2013
Irene and Escalante Family,
Our most heartfelt condolences to you and all of your family.Hector was always a nice guy. Have some great memories of Hector when we would ride the school bus together from Encino to Falfurrias. We know he will be greatly missed. He is now resting with our Lord.
Anna (Gisi) Navarro-Villarreal
January 29, 2013
Hello Irene,
Your gracious and joyous spirit is embedded in my heart and mind. You bring a smile and a warmth to my heart as I recall the wonderful times we shared - Sulema's Place, card games, Easter, great barbecue, and lots of laughter. In fact,every time I dice a tomato I think of you - you taught me how slice it perfect. I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. I pray our gracious Lord restore your soul, shepherd your family, grant you strength in your weakness, and shield you in His love and peace.
Sylvia Navarro-Hellen
January 28, 2013
Irene,
I have such fond and cherished memories of you and Hector in my childhood years! Both of you were such vital people in my childhood. Our families shared alot of laughter and tears together for many, many years!! It brings such a smile and warmth to my heart thinking of these memories. Please know that I will cherish both of you and those memories in my heart forever. That love, goodness, and friendship both of you shared with me and my family, created a bond that will last my lifetime whether you are in this world or whether you have gone on, like Hector and my mother, to be with our Father in His heavenly realm. Sometimes when there are no words, there are only tears. May God bless you with peace that surpasses all understanding and may our Heavenly Father continue to fill your life with hope, love and strength.
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Lupe Gonzalez
January 28, 2013
Irene and family my deepest sympathies. My prayers go out to you and your family. God bless you. Lupe Vela Gonzalez from Alice, Tx
Monica Garcia Flores
January 28, 2013
To the Escalanate family...Im sure each one of you and the times he spent with you brought amazing joy to his life. Seeing his children grow up and have their own families must have filled him with a sense of pride and accomplishment. All the successes in your lives made his life even more special. So, may beautiful times spent with your daddy alway be warmly remembered and live in your hearts forever and may you all live joyfully just as your daddy would have wanted. Know that your in our thoughts and prayers.
Irma Vela Garcia
January 27, 2013
Irene and Escalante family:
My husband John and I want to express our most sincere sympathy, during this time of loss and such great sadness.
May God's love and strength carry you through this difficult time. The Lord's blessing be with you. We love you and are praying for you and your family. John and Irma V. Garcia
January 27, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. ~Cesar Villarreal and family.
Susana Vela
January 26, 2013
Thank You Mr.Escalante for the help you provided for my dad Godfrey Vela and the fellow Veterans of Falfurrias, Tx. Your contributions and services to the Veterans will be missed terribly.
Susana Vela daughter of Godfrey Vela
January 26, 2013
Escalante Family Irene & children- The passing of Hector was a very unexpected. While I did not see you often, I have great memories of both Hector and you. God bless you. Luz Bazan Gutierrez, Yakima WA
Richard/Rosalva Lopez
January 26, 2013
Irene, Aurora, & Other Family Members-
Please receive our deepest & most sincere condolences. May your memories of Hector and God's blessings help alleviate your pain during your most difficult moments.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Richard & Rosalva (Guerra) Lopez
January 25, 2013
Irene,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family during this sudden and unexpected loss. I know that the Texas ACTS community has lost a great supporter in Hector's passing. But I hope you and your family can take comfort in knowing that you now have another angel to help watch over you from afar until you meet again. Love you...
Pat O'Rourke
January 25, 2013
Clarissa, God bless you and your family as you deal with such a great loss. My deepest sympathies. Jackie Delgadillo
January 24, 2013
To the Escalante family, words are truly inadequate to tell you how sorry Norman and I are for your loss.Hector was a good man and a great grandpa. Please know we are thinking about you at this time and hope that the knowledge that others have heavy heart's too, will help your pain lessen in time. Norman & Errolyn Anthony
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