Florencio “Lencho” Escobar, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, went on to eternal rest on September 8, 2026.
Lencho was born on March 15, 1948, in Lubbock, Texas, to the union of Rosalio and Emiliana Escobar. He spent much of his young adult life in Lubbock before moving to Colorado Springs, Colorado, in the early 80s. It was in Colorado that Lencho met his longtime love and wife, Adelida.
He leaves behind a lifetime of cherished memories to be held close by his beloved children: Gilbert (Lucy) Torres, Jerry (Margaret) Herrera, Tammy (Jose) Hernandez, Robert (Malinda) Herrera, and Oscar Escobar; 23 grandchildren, including Jennifer (Chris) Nazario, who looked to him as a father figure, and Robert Jr. (Miranda) Herrera, who helped care for him, especially during his final days; 55 great-grandchildren, including his “Prieta,” Kyarra Nazario, whom he loved to spoil; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings: Lupe, Mary (Richard), Silvia, Gilbert (Tina), and Joe (Dolores); along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends whose lives were touched by his presence.
Lencho has been welcomed home to Heaven by his beloved wife, Adelida; his son, Eric; his parents, Rosalio and Emiliana; his brothers: Pete, Felix, and Julio; and his sisters: Rosa, Clara, and Dominga.
If you knew Lencho, you knew there wasn’t much he couldn’t do. He was truly a man of many trades: a craftsman, artist, mechanic, and cook. He had a gift for working with his hands. He was known for his cooking. His caldo, enchiladas, and tortillas were favorites among family and friends, and his food was one of the many ways he showed his love.
Lencho was well known throughout the moving community and seemed to know someone everywhere he went. He was the kind of man who would help anyone who needed it, never expecting anything in return. Helping people was simply who he was. If he could lend a hand, share what he had, or make something a little easier for someone else, he would.
And then there was Lencho’s personality. He was witty, quick with a comeback, and could hold his own with the best of them. He loved playing dice with the young crew and enjoyed trips to Cripple Creek and visits to the local shops to try his luck on the slot machines.
He loved classic Westerns, especially Gunsmoke and The Rifleman, and he didn’t shy away from good action movies, especially Rambo and Fast & Furious series.
He was also a proud Dallas Cowboys fan. Lencho loved his Cowboys and especially loved talking a little mess with anyone who dared to disagree with him.
Lencho loved telling stories about the past. He had a lifetime of experiences and memories, and he never seemed to run out of something to share. His stories gave those around him a glimpse into the man he was, the life he lived, and the people and places that shaped him.
But above all else, family was everything to Lencho. He loved his children, siblings, nieces, nephews, and friends deeply, but his grandchildren held an especially precious place in his heart. To his grandchildren, he was affectionately known as “Grumpy.” And while the name may have suited his occasional attitude and legendary comebacks, anyone who knew him could see just how much he loved his grandkids. They were his pride and joy, and the memories they made with their Grumpy will be cherished forever.
Lencho was a hard worker and a fighter. When cancer entered his life, he never let it take away the person he was. He faced it with strength, determination, humor, and the same fight that had carried him through life. He kept being Lencho, loving his family, telling his stories, making people laugh, and doing things his way.
Lencho leaves behind more than memories. He leaves behind the things he fixed, the meals he cooked, the stories he told, the laughter he shared, and most importantly, the people he loved and helped along the way.
His absence will be deeply felt, but his memory will live on in the stories, family gatherings, plates of caldo and enchiladas, Cowboys conversations, and the hearts of all who loved him.
You fought a good fight. You gave us a lifetime of stories, laughter, love, and memories. You can finally be free, and rest. We love you!
Services will take place on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1830 S. Corona Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80905 (Time TBD).
Interment will follow at 12:00 PM at Evergreen Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest with his beloved wife, Adelida.
A reception will follow at St. Joseph’s Church, where family and friends are invited to gather, share memories, and celebrate Lencho’s life.
In honor of Lencho and his lifelong love of the Dallas Cowboys, the family kindly asks that, if possible, loved ones and friends wear Cowboys attire or team colors as we come together to celebrate his life.