Manuel Escobedo

Manuel Escobedo, 85, of Port Lavaca, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 in San Marcos. He was born in Edinburg, Texas to the late Baltazar and Guadalupe Garcia Escobedo on May 19, 1935. He worked as a self-employed truck driver throughout his life.

In addition to his parents, Manuel is preceded in death by sisters, Lucia Cano and Hortencia Bazan; brothers, Eucebio “Chevo” Escobedo and Baldemar “Balde” Escobedo.

He is survived by his loving wife, Andrea Maseda Escobedo; daughter, Cynthia Marie (Brent) Anderson; son, Manuel (Lorraine) Escobedo, Jr.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sister; Lupe Escobedo, all of whom will cherish his memory.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 9 a.m., followed by Rosary at 9:30 and Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., all at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, with Father Tommy Chen officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Port Lavaca Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Brent Anderson, Tracy Henley, Albert Maseda, Austin Escobedo, Luis Calzada, and Lalo Ortiz.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.richardsoncolonial.com.