Ernest Rito Escobedo

Ernest Escobedo 84, passed away peacefully August 19, 2016 in Prescott Valley, AZ.  .Ernest was born in Prescott, Arizona May 22, 1932 and grew up in Jerome, Arizona  until he graduated.After graduation he served in the army, attended Arizona State College (NAU), where he was amember of the Epsilon PI TAU (International Honor Society) and received his degree inteaching.Ernest enjoyed his 30 years as a teacher and administrator in the Bagdad School District.He lived in Bagdad, Az. for 50 years, where he and his wife Bita raised their 6 children. Ernestenjoyed running and golfing and was proud of his 11 hole in ones.After retirement Ernest and Bita moved to Prescott Valley where he continued to enjoy visitsfrom their children and grandchildren.He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Bita and their 6 children; Richard (Diane), Terri(Randy), Brian (Debbie), Martie (Mark), Patricia (Greg), and Art (Robyn), his sister GloriaApolinar, 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and a large extended family. He waspreceded in death by his mother Celia, two brothers Arnold, and Oscar.Ernest loved his family and friends, he will be truely missed.