Antonia Z. Escobar passed away July 29, 2009. She was 87.

Born on October 22, 1921, in Edroy, Texas to Marcelo and Albina Moreno Zapata, Antonia spent most of her life in Sinton, and most recently in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was employed with the Leo Owen family, Dr. and Mrs. Harren, the Newman family and the Lewis family with over 60 years of dedicated service.

She was a member of Our Lady Guadalupe Church in Sinton, a Guadalupana, Crusillista and Hijas de Maria Society.

Survivors include two grandchildren: Sandra and Sharon Escobar; a daughter-in-law: Rose S. Escobar; one great-grandchild: Alexandria Holland Escobar, all of Corpus Christi, Texas.

Preceding in death is her husband, Armando Escobar, and her parents, Marcelo and Albina Escobar; a son: Armando Escobar, Jr; two sisters and one brother.

Christian Rights and a rosary were held Saturday, August 1, 2009, 10:00 AM, at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel, Sinton. Burial followed at Eternal Rest Cemetery, Sinton.

Services entrusted to Resthaven Funeral Home, Sinton, Texas.