Joseph Escobar
Obituary
Joseph "Joe" Escobar, 65, of Watsonville, passed away peacefully at his home on October 17, 2024. He was born to parents Kenneth and Madge (Crouch) Escobar on July 17, 1959.
Joe enjoyed the outdoors, nature, gardening, landscaping, the beach, and the ocean. He loved to laugh and tell jokes.
He spent most of his youth on the swim team. Later he was instrumental in engaging many of his friends to join him in the thrill of surfing.
Joe spent his career working in construction. He joined the Laborers Union when he was 18. He specialized in underground construction and retired from Granite Construction.
Joe was a weekend vendor at many local Farmer's Markets where he sold flowers, potted plants and vegetable starts.
Joe and his wife Stacy hosted many annual croquet tournaments on their property over the decades.
Joe is survived by his wife Stacy of 42 years, a son Drew, two daughters Shiry and Chanel. Six grandchildren: Freya, Reija, Chloe, Evoleht, Scarlet, and Walter, a great granddaughter Adelheid, his mother Madge Velasquez, sister Kennette (Bob) Roberts, and multiple nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws. He is preceded in death by his father Kenneth Escobar.
A Celebration of Life is planned for April 2025.
Published in The Pajaronian · March 18, 2025