Our beloved friend, husband, father, uncle and grandfather Jose “Joe” Escobedo Del Prado, Jr. passed away on October 10, 2021. We saw the signs that day, a cardinal in a tree, a wolf on a mountain – the angels came down to take him home. He was surrounded by his five grateful children and devoted wife, who lovingly cared for him as he battled Parkinson’s in his final years. He was born on July 23, 1935, in Runge, Texas to Leonor and Jose Del Prado. He was preceded in death by his three sisters, Manuela Madrigal, Herminia Tamez, Juanita Salinas and grandchild, Alexandra Del Prado.
He married the love of his life, Mary Margaret Carbajal, in 1956 and they would have been wed for 65 years. He is survived by Margaret and their children, Carrie Benton (Ron), Mario Del Prado (Christine), Elly Del Prado Dietz (Michael), Anna Sellers (Bob) and Angela Lippman (Jason).
He is survived by his beautiful grandchildren, Allison Scarboro (Brooks), Samantha Hoss (Daniel), Amanda Del Prado, Eve Del Prado, Mia Del Prado, Tess Del Prado, Sharon Calderon (Paco), Aidan Dietz (Desirae), Esperanza Sellers, Josephina Sellers, Alec Lippman, Isabella Lippman and Jaxon Lippman.
