Alfred Escalante, Jr. passed away peacefully in his home on February 14, 2013. Al will be remembered as a dedicated family man, a devoted husband, a great friend and a valuable asset to the community. Born in Manteca, California on August 21, 1948 to his loving parents Alfred Sr. and Lucy Escalante, Al grew up the oldest of six children in Santa Ana, California. In 1975, he married his long time fiancee Gabrielle (Bella) Hendrikx, and the two relocated to Carson City. Al and Bella found their home away from home in Virginia City. Desiring to spend much of their …