Escalante

Vivian Marie (Wostarek) Escalante passed away on Oct. 19, 2021.

Vivian was born in La Grange on July 8, 1972, the first daughter of James and Charlene (Neiser) Wostarek. She was welcomed by her half-siblings, David and Rose. She later welcomed two younger brothers, Jonathan and Peter.

She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in La Grange where she graduated from the eighth grade in the Centennial class of 1986 and went on to graduate from La Grange High School in 1990.

Vivian moved to Austin to pursue her dreams where she lived and worked for her brother, David. While working for David, she met the love of her life, Javier Escalante, whom she married on April 28, 2001. Together, they were blessed with four children—Emilie, Joseph, Olivia and Isaiah. Vivian pursued a career as an insurance underwriter for TAGA where she had been employed since 2001 and will be remembered fondly by many of her co-workers. She worked full-time while being a full time mom running kids to scouting, sporting events and everything in between. Her love of watching sports – soccer, basketball and football enhanced her time watching the kids play. The recent addition of the Austin FC Soccer team gave Vivian many a conversation as she met new people over the past year.

Vivian’s Catholic faith has always been important to her. She made sure that grace was said before every meal no matter where they were, got them to Mass and their sacraments. She also volunteered as a Religious Education teacher at their parish, St. Theresa, in Austin. Her faith and love for her children provided the family with a strong foundation.

As a child, Vivian loved to travel on vacations with her parents and grandparents. As a busy mom, she loved to travel the surrounding iconic Austin locations. She loved to bake and decorate cakes for family events. Throughout her life, she always loved to have a house cat.

Vivian is survived by her father, James Wostarek of La Grange; her husband: Javier Escalante, and her four children: Emilie, Joseph, Olivia and Isaiah of Austin; her sister, Rose (Wostarek) Howell and husband, Larry of Austin; her brothers, David Wostarek and wife, Jeannette of Austin; Jonathan Wostarek of Pflugerville and Peter Wostarek and wife, Crystal of St. Hedwig; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her loving mother and father-in-law, Frances and Raul Escalante and the Escalante Family.

Vivian was preceded in death by her mother, Charlene (Neiser) Wostarek; grandparents, John and Mary Neiser and Peter and Agnes Wostarek.

A visitation was held on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 at 9:30 a.m., Rosary at 10:45 a.m. and Funeral at 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in La Grange. Interment followed at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Plum.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be left on the tribute wall on the website of Fayette Memorial Funeral Home.

Donations may be made to St. Theresa Catholic Church in Austin, Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School in La Grange, or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fayette Memorial Funeral Home & Cremations in La Grange.