Tyrus Daniel Escalante

Tyrus Daniel Escalante obituary

Tyrus Daniel Escalante

Tyrus Escalante Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Angelus Chapel Mortuaries on Sep. 9, 2025.

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Tyrus Daniel Escalante, 82, of Pueblo, Colorado passed away on Sept 6, 2025. He was born on October 2, 1942 in Denver, Colorado to David and Viola Escalante.

Tyrus attended La Veta High School and Trinidad State Community College (AAS electronics), worked at Pueblo Army Depot (retired) and was a veteran of the U.S. Army (Big Red 1). A proud brown beret and heavily involved in the Chicano movement. Served many years as a union president at the army depot. He loved listening to music, playing his guitar, camping, fishing and spending time with family. Becoming a Father, G-Po and Great G-Po was a great blessing in his life.

He was preceded in death by parents David and Viola and is survived by children Ruth and Tyrus Jr (Carrie). Also, grandchildren Teresa (Charles), Angelica (Robert), Adrianna (Joseph), Benito, Janeli great grandchildren Ayedden, Ximena, Charlize, Arnez , Xaire, Zelaya, Xaniyis, sisters Edith and Theresa, numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorial Service, 11 am, Mon., September 15, 2025 at The Angelus Chapel

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September 13, 2025

Paula Albo posted to the memorial.

September 11, 2025

Carmel Roybal Green posted to the memorial.

September 9, 2025

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Paula Albo

September 13, 2025

RIP Mr. Escalante. It was a pleasure helping you at the VA Clinic. My condolences to the family.

Carmel Roybal Green

September 11, 2025

So sorry for your loss. I pray for the family and friends he leaves behind.

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