Maria Elena Escobedo

Maria Elena (Mary Helen) Escobedo was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 13th, 2020 @ the age of 61. She is preceded in death by her parents, Domingo Rodriguez & Maria V. Contreras. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Gilbert Escobedo SR.; son, Gilbert Escobedo JR & his wife Jennifer; daughter, Genissa Rolfe & her husband, Landon; Grandchildren, Gilbert Jacob, Elleanna Rae, Leila Grace, Landon Jackson & a loving extended family & friends.

Helen was the 5th born of 12 brothers & sisters in San Antonio, TX. She attended Fox Tech High School and met the love of her life, Gilbert at 15 years old. They married in 1976 and were stationed in Germany with the US Army where they had their firstborn, Gilbert JR in 1978. They returned to San Antonio, Texas, and had their second child, Genissa.
Mary Helen received her diploma and continued her education before entering the workforce in medical administration. She went on to receive various awards & certificates throughout her career. Mary Helen took pride in her family the most. Her favorite pastime was with her children & her grandchildren. She was a very loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, Nana & friend. Her Christian faith led her to put God & family first. She will be dearly missed by so many, but her beautiful smile & compassionate heart will never be forgotten & live on in us forever