Nazario Maldonado Esquivel

Nazario was preceded in death by his parents Juan and Sara Esquivel; brothers, Jose, Epifanio, Piedad, Valentin, and Guillermo ; and sisters, Maria de Jesus and Amalia. He is also preceded in death by his first wife Esperanza Esquivel and his second wife Margarita Guerra.

Nazario is survived by his daughters, Teresa Esquivel and husband Mohy Morris, Mary Esquivel and husband Mike Delgado, Maria Aleman and Alicia Madera, and adopted son, Gonzalo Esquivel; sisters, Rosario Zuniga, Ludivina Aleman, Margarita Esquivel, and Graciela Vaquera. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Nazario came to Slaton in the 1950’s and worked in farming for the Swanner family of Slaton until his retirement. He was able to pursue his passion for farming and raising animals like cattle, goats, pigs, and chickens. He was generous and open hearted with everyone he met. He was a loving and caring husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend.

Pallbearers are AJ Aleman, Anthony Esquivel, Ivan Esquivel, Israel Esquivel, Christian Martinez and Christopher Martinez.

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