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Victoria Pacheco Escobedo from San Antonio, Texas was graciously carried away in the arms of Jesus on January 3, 2023, at the age of 98 years. She was greeted by her beloved husband, Cleto Escobedo Sr., parents, Jesus and Felipa Pacheco, sister Narcissa Pacheco, brothers, Joe, Jesse, Amos and Felix Pacheco. Until the Lord reunites them, she leaves behind three sons, Cleto Escobedo Jr (Sylvia), Bernardino Escobedo (Josephine), and Gilbert Escobedo (Cynthia); grandchildren, Cleto Escobedo III (Lori), Gilbert Escobedo II (Yvonne), Evelyn Rose Juarez (Rick), Bernard Joseph Escobedo, Ernest Escobedo (Jackie), April Nicole Gomez (Frank), Victoria Escobedo, Monique Aguilar; numerous great grandchildren; sister, Conchita Gaona, brother, Manual Pacheco, as well as numerous nephews, nieces and friends. Better known as “Toya,” or “Toyita,” by her family members, she was born on January 7, 1924 in the small town of Elmendorf, Texas, where she was raised, met, fell in love, and married the love of her life, Cleto Escobedo Sr. (Pop). Together, they raised a family of three sons. “Mom,” as her sons warmly referred to her, also worked for numerous years at A.I. Root Candle Company as a candle maker and then as a receptionist and secretary to help “Pop” with the growing family’s expenses. She was the best Mom to a household of three growing boys, of whom they loved in return. Mom was a very caring person who was always there to lend a helping hand in times of need. She was the best caregiver for her very own mother, Felipa Pacheco, and also for her mother in law, Julia Escobedo, especially when they succumbed to their illnesses in their senior years. One of Mom’s strengths and talents was having a “sharp mind”. Oftentimes, many people would call on her to ask for names and birthdates; events that she would rightfully remember. She was also known for always showing up with her famous “Fruit Cocktail Cake” at visits or special occasions. Visiting Mom at home was always a pleasure because the invitation to her kitchen was the best. She was always ready to serve coffee with cookies or some kind of dessert. Her kitchen was the warmest, coziest place to be as we shared delightful conversations! Reflecting back in her days of youth in Elmendorf, it surely was one of her favorite topics. Her face would light up as she shared her stories! She was very proud of having sung in Elmendorf’s church choir. Later in life, she was known to love harmonizing with her brothers and sister at family gatherings. Mom was a lifelong member of Elmendorf’s St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mom, Toya, Toyita or Victoria, as we will respectfully remember her, will be dearly missed by her family and by all who loved her for her very special loving ways. The sorrow we share as a family is enormous, but our love of her life is even greater! We send a heartfelt “Thank You” to Jorge Luna, Social Worker with Trinity Hospice for his kind and caring visits. We will also be forever grateful to Stephanie Esqueda, Admission Coordinator from the San Antonio Residence & Rehabilitation Nursing Center for her immeasurable compassion as she always promptly responded and followed up to resolve our Mom’s never ending needs.

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Victoria Pacheco Escobedo

January 7, 1924 - January 3, 2023