Jose Hector "Crencho" Escobar

Edcouch-Jose Hector Escobar of Edcouch, Texas, known to many as "Crencho", passed away on October 26, 2026, at home, at the age of 78. He was born on February 18, 1948, in Edcouch, Texas, and remained deeply connected to the community that shaped his life.

Jose was a proud graduate of Edcouch-Elsa High School, Class of 1968. He went on to work as a bus driver for Edcouch-Elsa ISD, a role through which he became a familiar and trusted presence to many families over the years. Taking pride in honest work and the simple satisfaction of caring for the spaces around him.

He will be remembered for the everyday qualities that made him so dearly loved. Jose enjoyed late-night music on weekends and cherished his early mornings with a cigarette and coffee. These small but enduring routines were part of the life he made his own and the memories his family will hold close. He had been married since 1985, and his greatest joy was loving his grandkids, who brought special happiness to his life.

Jose is survived by his wife, Anita Escobar; his daughter, Jessica Escobar; his son, Jose Escobar Jr.; his grandchildren, Rianna Rivera, Janessa Eve Rivera and Jaziel Jefte Ramirez,; his brothers, Santos Escobar (Juanita +), Robert Mario Roberto Escobar (Merida), Alfredo Guadalupe Escobar (Lupita), David Luis Escobar, and Edwardo Alberto Escobar (Frances); his sisters, Delia Vera (Noe), Felicitas Castillo (Santos +), and Rose Mary E Cervantes; his step-brother Jose Antonio Escobar(Oralia); and his step-sisters, Yolanda Escobar and Cynthia Escobar. He also leaves behind the many treasured memories he shared with those closest to him, especially through the steady love he gave his family and the warmth of his presence in their lives.

He was preceded in death by his father, Flavio Escobar, and his mother, Maria Castañeda Escobar, and his brother Flavio Escobar Jr.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Jose's life on Monday, November 2, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a Recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Serenity Funeral Chapel in Edcouch. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Theresa of the Infant Jesus Catholic Church in Edcouch, TX. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Weslaco, TX.

Jose Hector Escobar will be remembered with love for his devotion to family, his years of work in his community, and the familiar, comforting rhythms that made him who he was. May his memory bring comfort to all who knew and loved him.

Funeral arrangements are under the compassionate care and direction of Dr. Joseph Conde and the staff of Serenity Funeral Chapels, located at 1401 E. Santa Rosa Ave., Edcouch, Texas 78538.