She was born in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico in August of 1928, and was the daughter of Gilberto Parra and Juana Molina Parra. She was married to George F. Escalante on January 16, 1949 and had 8 children. She was an excellent wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She devoted her time and all her energy to the care of her family. She created a beautiful and welcoming home in which all were welcome. She was an excellent cook and an excellent homemaker. She would ensure that all her family was taken care before herself. She will be remembered for her beautiful heart, her big and beautiful smile, and her elegant manner. She would light up every room she would go into with her smile and her overall energy. When she would finally get a chance for herself you would find her on the beach with her feet in the sand just enjoying life.
She is survived by her children George Escalante Jr, Raul Escalante, Robert Escalante, Lorenzo Javier Escalante, Gloria Hillis, Martha Escalante, MaryAnn Hewitt, and Yolanda Castellon. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband George F. Escalante on February 18, 2016.
The funeral services will be held on October 19, 2021, viewing will start at 5 pm at Hillcrest Funeral Home at 1060 N. Carolina Dr, El Paso Texas. Church service will be held on October 20, 2021, at San Antonio de Padua at 503 Hunter Dr. El Paso Texas at 12:30 with interment at the Fort Bliss Cemetery at 2pm.
