Leonilo Galauran Escolar, better known as Nel, was born on March 22nd, 1950 to parents Pablo Escolar and Milagros Galauran. Nel obtained a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Mapua Institute of Technology. Nel’s electrical engineering career included work in Manila Philippines, Japan, South Korea, Chicago Illinois, and South Florida. He retired after 40 years at the age of 62.

Nel met Fe Menez, in Miami Florida in 1980. They got married the same year.

Nel was a man of many interests including gardening, games, electronic gadgets, tinkering, following sports teams such as the Florida Panthers, Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat and Miami Marlins, collecting paraphernalia, and most importantly spending time with his family.

Nel is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Fe Escolar of Pembroke Pines, FL; daughter, Genalynn (Leandro) Wong of Pembroke Pines, FL; son, Leo Nelson (Camila Arteaga) Escolar of Melbourne, FL; grandson, Joshua Raphael Wong of Pembroke Pines, FL; grandson, Justin Michael Wong of Pembroke Pines, FL; sister, Myrna E. Knell of Fayetteville, NC; sister Rebecca G. Escolar of Chicago IL; brother, Wilfredo G. Escolar of Fayetteville, NC; brother, Joselito (Josie) G. Escolar of Chicago, IL; and brother, Pablo (Lenny) G. Escolar of Alameda, CA.

Nel was preceded in death by parents, Pablo and Milagros; brother, Nestor G. Escolar; and grandson, Gabriel Anthony Wong.

In Repose Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 1:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Funeral Mass Friday, January 10, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church following Entombment at 1:30 P.M. at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery- Doral, Florida. Please keep the Escolar family in your thoughts and prayers. The Joseph A. Scarano Pines Memorial Chapel is Honored to assist the Escolar family with the arrangements.