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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Abel P. Escamilla
Abel P.
Escamilla
Sep 6, 1954 — Nov 8, 2016
Abel P. Escamilla's Obituary
MSGT and Rev. Abel Puente Escamilla at 62 years of age, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 8, 2016. Abel was born on September 6, 1954 to Paz and Felipa Escamilla. He retired from the United States Air Force where he served for 26 years, and was the recipient of the Lone Star Medal of Valor. In 2003 he was inducted into the Harlandale ISD Hall of Fame. He served 34 years as the pastor of Iglesia Sur San Antonio. Prior to serving as pastor, he was an evangelist, sharing the gospel in various cities across Texas. Abel was a mighty man of God with a servant's heart. He devoted his life to the Lord Jesus Christ and had a great ministry of serving others selflessly. His hobbies included restoring vintage cars, playing a good game of golf, fishing, sharing his wonderful sense of humor, cheering on the McCullum Cowboys Football Team, and spreading the word of God with everyone he met.
He is survived by his loving wife, Elisa Vinton Escamilla; his children: Noah (Brittany) Escamilla, Ashley (Tony) Cuaron, Abel David Escamilla, and his granddaughter Olivia Andrea Cuaron Visitation will be on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 5 pm with a prayer service beginning at 7 pm at Iglesia Bautista Sur San Antonio 2026 W. Pyron. Celebration service will be on Friday, November 18, 2016 at 11:30 am at Iglesia Bautista Sur San Antonio followed by interment at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with military honors
He is survived by his loving wife, Elisa Vinton Escamilla; his children: Noah (Brittany) Escamilla, Ashley (Tony) Cuaron, Abel David Escamilla, and his granddaughter Olivia Andrea Cuaron Visitation will be on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 5 pm with a prayer service beginning at 7 pm at Iglesia Bautista Sur San Antonio 2026 W. Pyron. Celebration service will be on Friday, November 18, 2016 at 11:30 am at Iglesia Bautista Sur San Antonio followed by interment at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with military honors
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Funeral Services for Abel P. Escamilla
Viewing
November
17
Thursday
Iglesia Bautista Sur San Antonio
5:00 - 9:00 pm
Prayer Services
November
17
Thursday
Iglesia Bautista Sur San Antonio
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Funeral Service
November
18
Friday
Iglesia Bautista Sur San Antonio
Starts at 11:30 am
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