John Bernard Esponda III

1936 - 2012

John Bernard Esponda III obituary, 1936-2012

BORN

1936

DIED

2012

John Esponda Obituary

John Bernard Esponda, III 1936 - 2012 John Bernard Esponda, III, 76, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ, Son of God, on December 21, 2012. He was born January. 21, 1936 in Los Angeles, CA to John Bernard Esponda, II and Frances Esponda. John married Bobby Carroll Aug. 3, 1957. John worked at Three Way Chevrolet from 1959 to 1998 as an electronic mechanic. He became the proud father of Lisa Ann Johnice Esponda March 27, 1959. After retiring he traveled throughout the western U.S. attending his granddaughter's, Abriana Bookout Frith, equestrian competitions. In the spring of 2006 John found great pleasure in traveling to Washington state to help his grandson, Jeremiah Blaise Bookout, pioneer a family home. Visitation will be held December 26, 2012 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Doughty- Calhoun- O'Meara. Services will be held December 27, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., at First Methodist Church, Stockdale and Montclair. Celebrating his memory is Bobby Carroll Esponda, wife of 55 years, Lisa Esponda Bookout, Gregory C. Bookout, Daughter and Son-in-law, Jeremiah Blaise Bookout and Elizabeth Christy Bookout, Grandson and Granddaughter-in-law, Rebekah Elizabeth Bookout and Aaron Jeremiah Bookout, Great Granddaughter and Great Grandson, Abriana Bookout Frith and Jack Ryan Frith, Granddaughter and Grandson-in-law. John's life motto was James 2:14-18 - What does it profit, my brethren if someone says he has faith, but does not have works, ....... Faith that does not show itself by good works is no faith at all. Doughty-Calhoun-O'Meara Funeral Directors www.bakersfield.com/obits

Published by Bakersfield Californian from Dec. 25 to Dec. 26, 2012.
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May God hold his family in His arms as this wonderful man goes home to the Father. John will truly be missed.
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I am greatly saddened to learn of John's passing. I and others who worked with him at 3Way, have only fond memories of this friendly, easy-to-like man. I will remember his always. My sincere condolences to his wife Bobbi, daughter; the rest of his family and all of his friends.

Charles "Chuck" Cason

December 28, 2012

So sorry to hear about his passing, truly a great man and friend who I enjoyed spending time riding with back in the day. May God truly bless his family in their time of sorrow.

Lee Woolfolk

December 28, 2012

Soo sorry to hear about Mr. Esponda. Our deepest and sincere sympathy and prayers to Mrs. Esponda, Lisa, and the entire family. Kirby and Dawn Shropshire

December 28, 2012

My deepest sympathy to Bobby and family. John was a very kind person and will be greatly missed.

Jack Fabbri

December 27, 2012

My honor to know him, my racing partner on the 1/4 mile drag strip years ago and a friend for life.
Jay and Charlene Biedermann May God rest his soul.+

December 27, 2012

John was truly one of the good guys. I feel honored to have know and worked with him. Rest in Peace John.
Tom Barton

December 26, 2012

Sad to see the passing of John. I remember him being a great high school athlete. I worked at 3-Way during the early 60s and know John was a highly skilled technician but more importantly he was an honest, square dealing, and dependable man. Fondest regards to the family.
Bob Hanvey

December 26, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to Bobby and family. John was a very special person. We will all miss him.

Dick and Carolyn Sloan

December 26, 2012

We were so sorry to read about John's passing. We will miss seeing him at the footall games. With deepest sympathy, George and Leanna Canaday

December 26, 2012

John and i worked together side by side for 19 years, i felt lucky to have him as a mentor and a friend, he was the most kind, compassionate, honest, hard working man i know. He was truly the best tune-up technician 3-way ever had and set a good example for everyone, i'm going to miss his jokes and personality dearly, i'm sure there will be a special place in heaven for "man #17", rest in peace John
Sincerely
Bob DiRocco "#50"

December 25, 2012

John was a good friend & neighbor for many years. Our hearts go out to the family, love to you. Gary & Darlene Glasgow

December 25, 2012

John and I shared the classroom, the football field, and the basketball court - he was my friend and always will be - I pray for the repose of his soul and pray for peace for his family - Pat & Paula Walsh

December 25, 2012

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