With great sadness, Pete I. Escajeda Jr. passed away on October 26, 2020 at the age of 85. He was a loving husband, amazing father and golf enthusiast. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years Ann Escajeda, as well as his children, Steve Escajeda, Arlene Barreras, Denise Foster and step daughters, Barbara Sanders and Christt Emery. In addition, Pete is survived by his brothers and sisters, Estella Wells, Josefina Aranda, Robert Escajeda, Alfredo Escajeda and Norma Estrada. Pete is preceded in death by his parents, Pete I. Escajeda Sr. and Josefina A. Escajeda, and his sisters, Guadalupe Chapa and Elvira Fourzan. He also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Pete graduated from Bowie High School in 1954. He also coached high school baseball in the 1970s for six years, most of whom attended Riverside HS. He was a veteran of the US Army and paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division. He retired as a Detective from the County Sheriff’s Department and enjoyed golf with his close friends. He will surely be missed. Due to the pandemic, there will be no burial at this time; however, a Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Pete was a member of the 50th Bowie Bears Breakfast Club. Those who wish to remember Pete may donate in his memory to: David Archuleta c/o Bowie Alumni Association, Inc Scholarship Fund at PO Box 1804 El Paso, TX. 79949. (915) 791-2415.
