Orlando A. Escalante, 69 of Tucson, AZ passed away on February 12, 2014. Preceded in death by parents Jose and Josephina Escalante, son; Michael Escalante, sisters; Inez, Esmerlinda, nieces; Merlinda and Irene. Survived by son, Armando Escalante, daughter; Diana Escalante, granddaughters; Vanessa Escalante, Desteny Escalante, great-grandson; Evan Rodriguez, nephews; William and Sonia Burrel, Lois and Bertha Burrel, Luis Burrel JR., Eugene Burrel, godchildren; Joey and Alicia Romero and loving companion Betty. Visitation will be held at Martinez Funeral Chapels on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 from 5:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. Mass Celebration will be at Santa Cruz Church on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 11:00a.m. Services will conclude after Mass Celebration.