Obituaries
Greeley Tribune (CO)
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Eric Espinoza
Jan. 21, 1976-March 15, 2008
Age: 32
Residence: Brighton
Tribute: Eric James Espinoza was born in Denver to Donald B. and Elsie ( Arguello ) Espinoza. A resident of Brighton all his life, he attended schools in Brighton. He was very active in the Pal and Metro wrestling leagues. He was a truck driver for C. Morgan Masonry.
Mr. Espinoza enjoyed playing pool, fishing, spending time with his family and wrestling. He was an avid Broncos fan. He lived each day for his daughter, Isabelle Soto.
His family described him as very outgoing, generous, a people person, and someone who loved everyone.
Mr. Espinoza died Saturday as a result of a vehicle accident.
Survivors: His wife, Phyllis Hernandez of Brighton, formerly of Greeley; his parents, Donald and Elsie Espinoza of Brighton; his daughters, Isabelle Soto of Oceanside, Calif., and Loni Aragon of Brighton; his son, Mario Antuna of Fort Lupton; his brother, Donald Miguel Espinoza, and his sister, Jennifer Espinoza and her husband Mathew Rivera, all of Brighton; a niece, Laryssa Espinoza, and a nephew, Josiah Rivera; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Preceded in death by: His grandfather, Luke Arguello ; his great-grandparents, Jose and Feliz Gallegos, Gilbert and Filomina Espinoza, the Rev. Herculano and Abelina Muniz; his Uncle Sonny Esquibel; and a cousin, John Anthony Espinoza.
Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. Thursday at Pathway Assembly of God Church, 133 S. 27th Ave., Brighton.
Interment: Highland Hills Cemetery in Thornton.
Notes: Contributions can be made to help with funeral expenses in care of Paul's Funeral Services and Consulting, 331 Drake Lane, Johnstown, CO 80534.
Jan. 21, 1976-March 15, 2008
Age: 32
Residence: Brighton
Tribute: Eric James Espinoza was born in Denver to Donald B. and Elsie ( Arguello ) Espinoza. A resident of Brighton all his life, he attended schools in Brighton. He was very active in the Pal and Metro wrestling leagues. He was a truck driver for C. Morgan Masonry.
Mr. Espinoza enjoyed playing pool, fishing, spending time with his family and wrestling. He was an avid Broncos fan. He lived each day for his daughter, Isabelle Soto.
His family described him as very outgoing, generous, a people person, and someone who loved everyone.
Mr. Espinoza died Saturday as a result of a vehicle accident.
Survivors: His wife, Phyllis Hernandez of Brighton, formerly of Greeley; his parents, Donald and Elsie Espinoza of Brighton; his daughters, Isabelle Soto of Oceanside, Calif., and Loni Aragon of Brighton; his son, Mario Antuna of Fort Lupton; his brother, Donald Miguel Espinoza, and his sister, Jennifer Espinoza and her husband Mathew Rivera, all of Brighton; a niece, Laryssa Espinoza, and a nephew, Josiah Rivera; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Preceded in death by: His grandfather, Luke Arguello ; his great-grandparents, Jose and Feliz Gallegos, Gilbert and Filomina Espinoza, the Rev. Herculano and Abelina Muniz; his Uncle Sonny Esquibel; and a cousin, John Anthony Espinoza.
Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. Thursday at Pathway Assembly of God Church, 133 S. 27th Ave., Brighton.
Interment: Highland Hills Cemetery in Thornton.
Notes: Contributions can be made to help with funeral expenses in care of Paul's Funeral Services and Consulting, 331 Drake Lane, Johnstown, CO 80534.
