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Joseph M Escobedo
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph M Escobedo, who entered eternal rest surrounded by his family.
Joseph M Escobedo was born January 15th, 1948, in Torreon, Mexico where he grew up until he was 9 years old. He moved to Chicago with his parents and siblings where he graduated from St. Michaels in the year 1967, shortly after he enlisted in the U.S. Army in the year 1968 where he served until 1970.
Beloved son of the late Jose Cipriano Escobedo Flores and Maria De Los Angeles Escobedo Magallanes; Beloved brother of John V (Christine), Michael A Escobedo, Chayo (Michael) Ruper Escobedo, Joseph J (Paula) Escobedo, Socorro Sisler, Victor J (Karla) Escobedo; preceded by his first wife Francisca Rosa Escobedo Avila; Beloved Father of Alexander (Cindy) L Escobedo; Beloved husband to Margarita Garcia Escobedo; Stepfather to Ruth (Mark) Hartshorn, Daniel Garcia, Liliana Garcia, Francisco Garcia; Grandfather to Isabella R Escobedo, Jacob J Escobedo, Joshua A Escobedo, Valentina Jimenez, Raphael Jiminez; Beloved uncle to many.
Visitation Services: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from 3-8 p.m. at M. Martinez Funeral Home, 5800 W. 63rd St
Funeral Services: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. at Funeral Home
Funeral Mass: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at St Nicholas of Tolentine Church, 6200 S Lawndale Ave. at 10:00 a.m.
Burial Services: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1400 S Wolf Rd
Velorio: Martes, 9 de Septiembre del 2025 de 3-8 p.m. en la Funeraria M Martinez, 5800 W. 63rd St.
Servicios Funebres: Miercoles, 10 de Septiembre del 2025 a las 8:30 a.m. en la Funeraria
Misa Funebre: 10:00 a.m. el Miercoles, 10 de Septiembre del 2025 en la Iglesia San Nicholas de Tolentino, 6200 S Lawndale Ave
Entierro: Miercoles, 10 de Septiembre del 2025 en Cementerio Reina del Cielo, 1400 S Wolf Rd.
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