RICARDO ESCOBEDO

May 31, 1947 - Nov. 1, 2020

Our beloved Dad and Tata Ricardo Escobedo age 73 went to t he Lord Peacefully at his home on November 1, 2 020. H e was born on May 31, 1947 in Mexicali. He graduated from Central Union High School and immediately went to work for the Imperial Valley Press as a Pressman, where he retired after 38 years.

He w as proceeded in death by his mother and father, Luis and Esther Escobedo and by his beloved grandson, J ustin Michael Denault.

He is survived by three children with Emelda Escobedo (ex- wife); son, Ricardo Escobedo Jr. from El Centro; daughters, Esther Denault (John) from Imperial, CA and Maribel Lopez ( Ruben) from Buena Park, CA. and his precious grandkids, Allan, Ricardo, Anthony, Serica, Ariana, Jason and Brianna and Siblings Rene and Jose Luis Escobedo.

He enjoyed spending his time with his grandchildren and family. H e looked forward to S unday dinners and a ttending his grandkids activities, especially watching them play soccer. His passion was working on his 1951 Pontiac and 1966 Chrysler and dreamed on one day having them fully r estored. He a lso enjoyed going out to e at a t La Fonda and eating a good Tomahawk S teak. He r ecently had learned how to use an IPad and loved to F aceTime with his grandkids. He enjoyed listening to his music and watching western movies.

Services will be officiated by P astor Eddie Moreno on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 f rom 9 to 11 a.m. at Frye Chapel Mortuary in B rawley, California. Gravesite services following at 12 p.m. at E vergreen Cemetery 201 E. Gillett Rd. El Centro.

The family would like to e xtend a heartfelt thanks for prayers a nd love shown at this time. We a re f orever grateful to our loving family and friends.