Maria O. Escobar, age 87, of Atwater, California entered into rest on Monday, May 3, 2021 in Hughson, California. She was born August 13, 1933 in Salão, Faial, Açores to Francisco Oliveira and Ana Laserda.
Maria is survived by: son Orlando Escobar (Barbara) of Atwater; daughter Elizabeth Pires (Adrian) of Stevinson; grandsons Tony Escobar, Brian Escobar, Andrew Pires and Conner Pires.
Maria was preceded in death by her husband John Francisco Escobar who passed away on March 12, 2021. He was the love of her life and her soul mate, they did everything together. They were the best example of true love and were married for 64 years.
Maria was a strong foundation for the family and was always ready to help anyone in need. She had many friends and enjoyed the company of others. She loved her trips to the casino with her close friends and grandson Brian. Maria was famous for her cooking and baking. She collected many recipes over the years and you could always count on her having a delicious cake on hand. The Grandchildren especially enjoyed her berry and lemon pies and the enchiladas she made from her very own recipe. She took great pride when asked to bake her sweet bread for the Portuguese Festas, which she and John enjoyed attending. Maria was a person of faith and attended mass until she no longer could, then would watch it on TV, she also prayed the Rosary everyday. The family will miss them greatly but find peace in knowing she and John are together again.
A Visitation for Maria will be held from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service, 286 W. Main Street, Turlock, California.
A Rosary Service will be held at 10:00 AM with a Funeral Mass to follow on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at St Jude Thaddeus Roman Catholic Church, 330 Franci Street, Livingston, California. A Committal Service will follow at Los Banos Cemetery, 16575 Center Avenue, Los Banos, California.
Serving as pallbearers are Tony Escobar, Brian Escobar, Andrew Pires, Conner Pires, Albert Nunes and David Bustos.
Services for Maria O. Escobar are in the care of Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service (FD 504) in Turlock, California.
