Students, Family Say Goodbye to Escondido Spanish Teacher Hit by Car in Tijuana

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Last Sunday, his loved ones, students, and co-workers held an event to remember him. They also adorned San Pasqual high school with flowers and photographs of the father who was described as a lover of red pozole and tamales.

His death left a void in his family and in his students.

"The students made these paper flowers to decorate the entrance," said Margarita Vargas, the teacher's sister-in-law. Before his passing, the walls of his hospital room were upholstered with letters and messages of appreciation from his students. Now, the only memories that remain are photos.His only daughter described him as a positive person as she keeps the last photo she and her parents took together and hugging, as they often did.

Now, the family is planning to take his remains to Tijuana. To cover funeral expenses, they created a GoFundMe account.Telemundo 20 contacted the Tijuana Police, who said that the suspect has not been arrested yet. Anyone who has information is asked to contact the Tijuana police.

 

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