

Marcelo “Junior” Escamilla, Jr., 54, of Scottsbluff, died Saturday, June 4, 2016 from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident in Sioux County. Visitation will take place from 3-8 PM on Thursday, June 9th with a Prayer Service at 7 PM and his funeral service will be held at 10 AM on Friday, June 10th both at First Assembly of God Church, 1709 East 27th Street, Scottsbluff with Pastors Jonathan Hernandez, Jose Martinez, and Eliseo De Los Santos, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated. Tributes may be left at www.dugankramer.com
Marcelo Jr. was born January 9, 1962 in Edinburg, TX to Marcelo and Maria Natividad (Valdez) Escamilla of La Joya, TX. He married the love of his life, Genoveva Gamboa on January 11, 1980 in Scottsbluff. To this union, three children were born. Junior enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and at car shows. He had a love for antiques. His pride and joy was his 1967 Chevy Camaro.
Marcelo Jr. was a member of River of Life Church in Scottsbluff.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Genoveva of Scottsbluff; daughter Monica (Eliseo, Jr.) De Los Santos of Scottsbluff; son Carlos Escamilla of Denver, CO; daughter Erika (Jeff) Ramirez of Scottsbluff; grandchildren: Isaac, Eli, Emily, and Eliseo III De Los Santos, Aaron Escamilla, and Maliah Ramirez all of Scottsbluff; parents Marcelo and Maria Escamilla; siblings Maria de Jesus (Estaben) Martinez of TX, Jose (Sumara) Escamilla of TX, Blanca (Jose) Martinez of Scottsbluff, Daniel (Theresa) Escamilla of TX, Felipe (Patricia) Escamilla of TX, Tomas (Lupita) Escamilla of TX, Adan (Griselda) Escamilla of TX, Eva Escamilla of TX, Dominga (Rosendo) Saucedo of TX, and Alfredo Escamilla of TX; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
Marcelo Jr. was preceded in death by his brother Jose “Pepito” Escamilla and his grandparents.
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