Hector Escalona Alvarez

Hector Escalona Alvarez, age 74, passed away on January 12, 2017 in Miami, FL after a lengthy illness. He resided in Hallandale Beach, FL for three years with his wife. Born in Puerto Padre, Cuba on August 7th 1942. He loved watching and attending baseball games, horse races at the Gulf Stream Park, fishing and reading the newspaper, especially the sports column. He also enjoyed drinking his Cuban coffee every morning and chatting and spending time with his friends as well as relaxing at the beach. Hector (aka Macho), was an exemplary husband, father, brother and friend loved by many. His family has always been his most precious treasure. He was notorious for his great sense of humor, friendliness and generosity. His love for animals was remarkable and one characteristic that his children loved the most about him. He is survived by his sister Ana Maria Escalona, his wife, Myrna Escalona Balza and his four children: Margie Hasen, Myrna Escalona, Barbara Garcia and Junior Escalona. He's also survived by his five grandchildren: Adam and Dahlia Hasen, Katherine and Brandon Garcia and Daniel Escalona; three son-in-laws, Mann Hasen, Rommer Matute, Pablo Garcia, and daughter-in-law, Myriam Quijano. Hector was preceded by his father, Hector Manuel Escalona and his mother Onelia Escalona Alvarez.

A family memorial service will be held at Fred Hunter's Funeral Services at 6301 Taft Street, Hollywood, FL 33024 on Thursday, January 19th 2017 at 6:00 pm followed by a reception in celebration of his life at 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

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Héctor Escalona Alvarez, de 74 años, falleció el 12 de Enero de 2017 en Miami, Florida, después de una larga enfermedad. Él residió en Hallandale Beach, FL por tres años con su esposa. Nació en Puerto Padre, Cuba el 7 de agosto de 1942. Le encantaba ver y asistir partidos de béisbol, carreras de caballos en el Gulf Stream Park, pescar y leer el periódico, especialmente la columna deportiva. También disfrutaba tomar su café cubano cada mañana y charlar y pasar tiempo con sus amigos, así como relajarse en la playa. Hector (alias Macho), fue un esposo ejemplar, padre, hermano y amigo amado por muchos. Su familia siempre ha sido su tesoro más preciado. Era notorio por su gran sentido del humor, amistad y generosidad. Su amor por los animales era notable y una característica que sus hijos más amaban de él. Le sobreviven su hermana Ana María Escalona, su esposa Myrna Escalona Balza y sus cuatro hijos: Margie Hasen, Myrna Escalona, Barbara García y Junior Escalona. Ademas de sus cinco nietos: Adam y Dahlia Hasen, Katherine y Brandon García y Daniel Escalona; Tres yernos, Mann Hasen, Rommer Matute, Pablo García; y nuera Myriam Quijano. Héctor fue precedido por su padre, Héctor Manuel Escalona y su madre Onelia Escalona Alvarez.

Un servicio en su memoria se llevará a cabo en la funeraria Fred Hunter's Funeral Services localizada en el 6301 Taft Street, Hollywood, FL 33024 este jueves, 19 de Enero de 2017 a las 6:00 pm seguido por una recepción en celebración a su vida de 7:00 a 9:00 pm.