Raul G. Escamilla, Sr., age 83, entered into eternal rest Sept. 22, 2007 at the Baptist Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. All of his family was at his bedside. He was born May 12, 1924 in Sanderson, Texas to Alberto and Esther Escamilla. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Jesus Marquez, Sr.; sister, Amelia Escamilla; brothers, Alberto Escamilla, Jr. and Jesus Marquez, Jr. and son, Raul Escamilla, Jr. Left to cherish his memory is his devoted wife of 66 years, Enedina Ochoa Escamilla; daughter, Anabelia Escamilla of Del Rio, Texas; son, Oscar Escamilla and wife, Debbie of The Woodlands, Texas; grandsons, Marc and Derek Escamilla of The Woodlands, Texas; brother, Eleno Marquez and wife, Amelia of Sanderson, Texas; sister, Alicia Cardenas and husband, Raul of Mesa, Ariz.; brother, Sergio Marquez and wife, Francis of Andrews, Texas and many treasured nieces and nephews, in-laws and special friends. Raul proudly worked his entire career for Southern Pacific Railroad, starting at the age of 23 in Sanderson and retiring 33 years later in Del Rio. Prior to that, he serviced in the Civilian Conservation Corps and United States Army, receiving his honorable discharge in 1943. He was a staunch supporter of various civic and law enforcement associations, including the Sheriff"�s Association, National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, National Campaign for Tolerance and Help Hospitalized Veterans. He was also a member of and Sunday usher at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Del Rio. When his sons were growing up, he also participated as an adult leader with the Boy Scouts of America. His favorite pastimes included woodworking, hunting, tinkering around the house and spending time with his beloved grandsons. His kind heart and easy smile will forever be remembered by his family and friends. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Sept. 25 approximately from 5-9 p.m. with recitation of Holy Rosary at 7 p.m., Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 307 E. Losoya, Del Rio, Texas with a graveside service to follow at Sunset Memorial Oaks Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 2020 Bedell Ave., Del Rio, Texas 78840. 830-778-2020, www.sunsetfuneralhomes.com