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Jose “Jojo” Sebastian Escobar, 78, of Tagaytay, Cavite, Philippines, passed away on September 1, 2026, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Taguig City, Philippines, following a brief battle with cancer.
Jojo was born March 19, 1948 in Binakayan, Cavite, Philippines. He was the third child of the late Pastor Escobar and the late Gertrudes Sebastian Escobar. At age 21, he left the Philippines and joined the United States Coast Guard, serving faithfully for 20 years and retiring in 1989. Jojo made his home in New England and Georgia with his beloved late wife of more than 28 years, Flordeliza Orquiola Escobar, whom he married in 1974, and their two sons. After his wife’s passing in 2003, and after nearly 18 years in the workforce, he retired in 2007. Jojo eventually returned to the Philippines, where he shared 17 years of companionship and love with his cherished partner, Mildred Dominguez Magboo, until his passing.
In Massachusetts, Jojo was actively involved with the Pilipino-American Association of New England (PAMAS) and the Philippine Intercity Basketball of Northern America (PIBNA). Upon his move to Georgia, he was a founding member of the Philippine Golf Association of Georgia (PGAG) in 1998. In the Philippines, he remained active in golf as a member of Royale Estates Golf and Country Club in Alfonso, Cavite, and Riviera Golf and Country Club in Silang, Cavite.
In addition to his parents and wife, Jojo was preceded in death by his brothers, Ismael Escobar and Conrado Escobar; sister-in-law, Estrellita Aviles Escobar; brother-in-law, Ramon Gutierrez; and his nephew and nieces, Joel, Airene, and Alicia Escobar.
He is survived by his devoted partner, Mildred Magboo; his sons, Joseph (Andrea) Escobar and Jonathan (Stephanie) Escobar; his grandchildren, Sophia Escobar and Nathan Escobar; and his sisters, Victoria Gutierrez (widow of Ramon) and Julieta (Edgar) Dulog.
Jojo also leaves behind his loving extended family, including his nieces and nephews, Olivia (Romeo) Deveza, Jeffrey (Sharyn) Gutierrez, Ramon Jon (Monica) Gutierrez, Edgar Dulog, and James Dulog, his grand-nephews and grand-nieces Valerie (Abel) Abellar, Jun Patrick Deveza, Szarah (Gess Michael) Abrenica, Avril Deveza, Marome Deveza, Jason Gutierrez, and Janica Gutierrez; as well as his great-grandnephew and great-grandniece, Dylan Abellar and Gezrah Mica Abrenica.
Jojo will be remembered by his family and friends for his generosity, friendship, humor and love of golf. He valued the people in his life and the time and memories they shared. A Celebration of Life service took place in the Philippines on September 10th, 2026. Information regarding a service in the United States later in the autumn of 2026 will be provided soon.
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A Celebration of Life service took place in the Philippines on September 10th, 2026. Information regarding a service in the United States later in the autumn of 2026 will be provided soon.
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Jojo was a teammate of mine in the PAMAS-PIBNA league and the PinoyGolf group in Massachusetts. My wife Esther, our friends and I developed close friendship with Jojo as she was active supporter of his late wife Flord when she served as President and officer of PAMAS which we belonged to. I visited him in Georgia and later in Tagaytay to play golf with him and his friends. We will miss him dearly.
I met Jojo in 1986 in Boston, Mass. He has been a mentor and a brother to me since. We played golf together, shared a lot of family time, went on trips together and basically enjoyed life as a family. He treated me like one so much so that when he moved to Georgia we followed. His family and mine would hold gatherings almost every weekend up to the time he moved to the Philippines. We would see each and play golf whenever I visited him in Tagaytay and we really enjoyed each others company like brothers.
All of these, I will forever cherish. My family will forever be grateful for the things the Escobars did for us. Rest assured, even when you’re no longer with us, your family and mine will always be one.
I will miss you, my brother!!!
I met Jojo at Riviera Golf and Country Club, i think in1992, since then we have been playing in the same flight as members of the 7:30 group. We where called the Monay Boys and call each othe Pappi.He was a true friend, comrrade, and a brother to me. He is one person who always makes us laugh before, during and even after our round of golf. So sad that i have again to loose a brother that meant so much to me. He is a person that you can count on and very helpful especially to the needy. At times you di not have to ask. Whenever he sees someone who is sick and knew that he/she is financially incapable he always givea assistance, especially to the employees of Riviera. Even me he treats me like a true brother and learned so many things. He is somebody whi “Shares his blessings”. He also taught me how to get calm whenever i am playing bad and throws my clubs and at tomes break it. He will just say the words,” IS IT WORTH IT”? These words i will never forget. Thanks also to mildred who welcomed me in their home and more often ask me to have lunch or dinner with them. They also ask me to join them during their Christmas party, making me feel family. Thank you so much Jojo and Mildred for the love and car. To my brother Jojo, i will miss you but you will always be in my heart forever. Love you Pappi Jojo.
Thank you Ninong for the care and love you showed us on my last trip with my parents to the Philippines. My dad cherished his friendship with you so Hopefully there’s golf for you and my dad to enjoy up there in heaven now. Give my parents a big hug for me.