Raul Esparza

Raul Esparza, age 80, passed away peacefully in his sleep in Santa Fe, NM. on Monday, June 12, 2017. Born in Juarez, Mexico on September 22, 1936 to his mother Hortencia Esparza and father Jose Cruz Esparza. He married Isela Esparza on February, 8 1959. He is preceded in death by his Wife Isela, Parents, Son Sergio Esparza, Granddaughter Natalie Barela, and Grandson Jonathan Esparza. He is survived by his Son Jesus (Evelyn) Esparza, Daughter Dana Esparza, Grandchildren Jason (Desiree) Leticia, Daniel, Breanna Esparza, Great-Grandchildren Audrey, Bailey, and Gabriel Esparza, and many Nieces, Nephews and close friends. A Rosary will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 7:00 pm at the Kiva Chapel of Light (Rivera Family Funeral Home.) A Mass will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Santa Maria De La Paz Catholic Church at 10:00am with a Burial to follow at Rosario Cemetery.