Idella Katherine Escobar

Idella Katherine Escobar, 88, joined her Savior on Saturday, August 9, 2014. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a vigil starting at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2014 in the Abbey Chapel of Resthaven Funeral Home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with interment to follow in Resthaven Memorial Park. Idella was born November 25, 1925 in Stamford, TX to Jesse and Josephine (Nieto) Acosta. Idella had many hobbies, some of which included quilting, sewing, crocheting, cooking, gardening, reading, and working on puzzles. The lights of her life were her family, particularly her four grandchildren. She was an active member of Santa Rosa Church for over fifty years. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Ray Escobar. Idella is survived by her daughter, Janie Sue Esparza and husband Robert; son, Charles Ray Escobar and wife Annette; grandchildren, Emily Arreola and husband Aaron, Michelle Escobar and Jimmy Shuping, Trisha Molloy and husband Benjy, Anthony Escobar; sister, Ida Escobar; brother, Jay Acosta and wife Helen, Alfred Acosta and wife Lydia; sister, Stella Caram and husband Freddy; brother, Paul Acosta and wife Phyllis, Jack Acosta and wife Roseann; and brother-in-law, Tony Flores. The family extends their gratitude to all her special care-givers at the Garrison Center for their compassionate care of Idella during her stay there.

Condolences and online guestbook can be found at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com

Arrangements under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home & Cemetery, Lubbock, TX.