Juan Escalante Obituary (1975 - 2024)

Juan Filiberto Escalante (John),48, was born in Kearny, AZ on October 7, 1975, and was called home on July 8, 2024. He grew up in Dudleyville, San Pedro and the Hayden-Winkelman area and was a Hayden High School 1993 graduate. In 1995 his oldest daughter Alyssa was born, and in 1997 he enlisted in the Marine Corps and reported to training. On October 23, 1999 he married his wife Danyell and have five children, Alyssa (Andy), Anicia (Kevin), Antonio (Carol), Aviana and Amelia. He had three grandsons, Andrew and Abram Monfred and Alexander Escalante. While in the Marines John had four deployments during his career, to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, to Africa in support of Operation Anaconda, to Iraq twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). He was also a Drill Instructor and retired from the USMC in 2017 as a First Sergeant with many honors and medals. He and his family were stationed in California for most of their military lives, in addition to Okinawa, Japan. After retirement he moved to Tucson, AZ to be closer to his family and was employed by Davis Monthan AFB. He also earned an Associate's Degree in Business from Park University. He survived by his wife Danyell, his children, grandchildren, parents Rosa and John Escalante, brothers Mike, Nick and Chris (Celina) and many aunts, uncles, numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, family and friends. John enjoyed watching his Arizona Wildcats and Dodgers, grilling dinner, having a good time, listening to music and spending time with his familia. He had a loud boisterous voice that let you know he was present and the biggest smile! John leaves many memories and touched numerous lives. He will be greatly missed.