Ignacio Estrada
Ignacio Estrada (1946 – January 28, 2024) was an American ventriloquist based in South Texas.[1][2]
Life
[edit]Ignacio “Nacho” Estrada was born in Edinburg, to María (Nieves) Estrada and Salvador Estrada, and was known for his two puppets, Maclovio and Tortiya Monster.[3][4] He moved to Eagle Pass and worked as a teacher in special education. Lived in Uvalde for a while. He eventually settled down in San Antonio to raise his family.[3] Ignacio Estrada died on January 28, 2024, at age 77, at his home in San Antonio after a lengthy illness. He was a Jehova's Witness.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ventriloquist Nacho Estrada, best known for shows at San Antonio schools, has died". January 31, 2024.
- ^ a b "Beloved Texas ventriloquist Ignacio 'Nacho' Estrada dies at 77". TPR. 2024-02-02. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ a b "Estrada, Ignacio [Nacho]". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ "Ignacio 'Nacho' Estrada memorial service date announced by family". March 14, 2024.