Esther G.

Espinoza

Est h er G Espinoza, 78 of Loraine, TX passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Lubbock Covenant Hospital.

Est h er was born May 16, 1944 in Edna, Tx to Abram and Juana (Lopez) Garcia. Est h er was a kind, loving, and giving person. She dedicated her life to raising her family, and always welcomed others in with open arms. She enjoyed cooking for family and friends. In addition to working at Mitchell County Hospital for over thirty years, she managed to find time to make fresh burritos daily for her coworkers.  No one went hungry when she was around. Bingo and game rooms were some of her favorite hobbies, as well as drinking coffee and tending to her rose bushes. Along with watching the Dallas Cowboys, western shows were among her favorites. You would always find Esther at garage sales shopping for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a faithful member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Her faith was unwavering. She will be missed de arly by her family, friends, and community.

Esther was married to Jose Maria Espinoza in 1965. They were married for 56 years. Even though they enjoyed a good argument, they always found themselves side by side. They enjoyed dancing and socializing. Watc hing their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren's sport activities was another important part of their lives.

E sther is survived by her son Joe Espinoza Jr. and wife Angie of San Antonio, daughter Ester Wright and husband Carl of Lubbock, by g randchildren Anthony Esquivel and wife Felicia of San Angelo, Alyssa Nicole Lidy and hu sband Dan of Cohutta Georgia, Kenny Esquivel and wife Elisa of San Angelo, Brandon Espinoza of San Antonio, Heather Wright of Lubbock, as well as by great-grandchildren Alairyc Cantu, Gregory Cantu, Allyson Esquivel, Michael Esquivel, Ezekiel Wright, Emily Esquivel, Zaid Wright, Averie Ray, Zachary Wright, Luke Esquivel, Emmaline Lidy , and a twelfth great-grandchild expected in October. Also surviving is sister Guadalupe Leija of Loraine.

Esther wa s preceded in death by her parents, and siblings Francis Martinez, Erasmo Garcia, Ricardo Garcia, Gilbert Garcia, Julia Espinoza, Juanita Gutierrez, and Nickolasa Aguirre.

A Ch ristian mass will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Loraine, TX on Friday, April 2 8 , 2023 at 10:00am with Father Michael Udegbunam officiating , with a burial to follow at the Loraine Cemetery.

Pall bearers will be Ryan Lucas, Robert Sanchez, Jacob Sanchez, Brian Garcia, Steven Wooddell, and Marcus Williams.

Visitation will begin Wednesday, April 26 th at McCoy Funeral Home in Sweetwater, Tx. A rosary will be held on Thursday, April 27 th beginning at 6:30pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Esther's name to St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Loraine.