Angel Escobar

February 21, 1928 - February 11, 2020

Angel Escobar was born Feb 21, 1928 a long time Tracy resident who passed on Feb 11, 2020. He is now resting in peace and singing with the Angels. Angel worked at West Side Market for 28 years, TJUHS district, True Value Hardware Store and the Railroad for 10 years. Dad loved to dance with the love of his life and was always ready to dance with many family members and friends. He was raised by his sisters who nicknamed him Veco and is still called Tio Veco by family members. He loved to listen and sing to his Mexican music and at times would get his guitar out and play. He married his high school sweetheart Betty Trujillo on December 30, 1946. Angel is survived by his wife, Betty; his sons Ronnie (Rosemary), Steve; daughters Darlene and Deannie Escobar. Angel is survived by 11 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Arthur Escobar. In Angel's younger years he played in the Mexican-American League and was catcher for the following teams; The Athletic Club, Merchants, Hires, and Pepsi. When a player from opposite team was ready to bat you would hear Angel talking to batter trying to distract him from hitting the ball. He loved playing golf with his son, Arthur, liked fishing on the river with his son Ronnie, and taking long drives on the back roads with his wife, Betty. Later in life his son Steve would drive his truck and take dad for rides listening to his Mexican music and making a few stops. His daughter, Deannie would drive Betty back and forth to Lodi to see/visit with Dad. Angel will be missed by all. Services will be at Tracy Memorial Chapel, 5 W. Highland Ave., Tracy, CA on February 21, 2020 at 10:00 am followed by burial at Tracy Public Cemetery, 501 Schulte Road, Tracy, CA. The Celebration of Life will be held at Masonic Temple 1601 Tracy Blvd following the burial. The family would like to thank Wine Country Care Center for the care they had for Angel. In lieu of flowers and/or any contributions please send to San Joaquin Hospice House, 3888 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95204, www.hospicesj.org