Peter Burnett Escobedo III, 62 a lifelong resident of Grant County was called out for his final tour of duty with Gods army on August 25, 2019 at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, NM. He was born August 8, 1957 to Peter B. and Juanita G. Escobedo both of Silver City. During his youth he was involved in Little League, Boy Scouts, 4-H, H&K Riders with his horse Pal and eventually began his football career at Silver High School and excelling up to captain of his team. After graduation with future plans of playing college and possibly professional football Peters lifes path changed direction and he enlisted into the Armed Forces the summer of 1975. After boot camp he became and Army Green Beret and later an Airborne Ranger. He quickly advanced through the ranks to Seargent before honorably discharged from his lifes passion as a decorated hero in 1978. his life turned another page and he enrolled into and achieved his college degrees. Peter had numerous degrees at three different Universities.

He finally became a Registered Nurse and remained as that for the duration of his career. Much like every other aspect of his life he rapidly succeeded into an open-heart recovery nurse. Cardiologists and specialists would request Peter to care for their patients. He was an exceptional nurse, one of the best, only select and special medical professionals can handle that level of critical care needed to attend these sensitive patients. Peter was indeed such a nurse that cared for these types of patients for many years until his retirement that was forced by the injuries he sustained in the military. However, he never gave up that fighting spirit which navigated him throughout his life. Regardless if it was scoring a winning touchdown, jumping out of a plane or comforting a fragile patient Peter always did what was asked of him and then some. He had a complete love of the outdoors and was the only place he was ever truly at peace. He was an avid hunter, going every chance he got. He also loved to cut wood and did that for as long as his health would allow. He loved his family dearly had a deep-seated love of animals. He will forever be remembered for his chuckling smile and a handshake that you knew when you felt it was a true one. He was a man of his word and took great pride in that.

He is survived by his parents Peter B. and Juanita G. Escobedo, his older sister Rosella B. Escobedo, his younger brother John B. Escobedo, niece Zia M. Nix, niece Shelley Lowery, nephew Ciye N. Yniguez (wife Anna), nephew Jacob Lowery (wife Rachel), the pride and joys of his life great-nephew Cooper C. Nix, great-niece Aria Yniguez and the latest family addition great-nephew Gunner Lowery and the love of his life his ex-wife of many years Patty Richardson. Honorary Pallbearers are his close friends and family. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 4 from 5-6pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the holy rosary being recited by Dr. Gilbert Arizaga will begin at 6pm. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, September 5 at 9:30am at St. Vincent de Paul Church with Father Casmir Anozie officiating. Concluding service and interment will follow at Fort Bayard National Cemetery with full military honors. Pallbearers will be Ciye Yniguez, Jacob Lowery, Steven M. Garcia, Alfonso Gambia, Mark McNutt, Barney Jaramillo, Jeremy Gonzales, Ben Villegas; pallbearer escort Cooper Nix. Honorary pallbearers will be John Escobedo, Rosella Escobedo, Zia Nix, Shelley Lowery, Aria Yniguez, Gunner Lowery, and Nick Chavez. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.