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September 21, 2014
I just found this Looking for my aunt Connie. So sad that two of my favorite Uncle and aunt are gone. I am in the process of moving back to my home town and visiting with my aunt net month. Only to have a phone message that Connie had just past away. My heart and condolence goes out to all "the kids". I hope to see everyone and reminisce the great times with this family.
Richard Monterosso
March 28, 2014
Just by chance I came across this sad information. I've been working in the middle east, and can't always keep up to date.
I worked with Leo at Beaudry for a while and was very impressed by him as one of the few honorable men in the auto sale business anywhere.
I know how devoted he was to his family. Coincidentally I was in an education class with his daughter Marta at the U of A before I worked at Beaudry. It was obvious that she came from an exemplary background. I occasionally ran into Leo at the El Corral restaurant and we always had a brief chat.
I am very sorry about your loss and the loss to the Tucson community. Leo was truly one of a kind, a very special man.
May he rest in eternal peace.
Lillian (Sotomayor) Becker
June 19, 2011
Casey,
My condolences to you and all your family for loss.
June 14, 2011
Dear Esparza Family: I was so sorry to hear of your dad's death. Even though it was expected, you can never really prepare for the loss. I know you all have so many wonderful memories to comfort you and celebrate his life. Carolyn Crabtree, Chattanooga, TN
Cindy (Rascon) Hughes
June 13, 2011
Dear Casey, my thoughts & prayers are with you and your family at this time. So sorry for your loss.
Tom Hurt
June 7, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Esparza family during these difficult times.
Marguerite Brown
June 7, 2011
Casey and family -
I am thinking about you during this most difficult time...I know all too well..we lost my Dad a few years ago.
I have such fond memories of your Dad...always a laugh and a huge smile. Great memories of our Dad's watching us play tennis...
Hang in there...and let me know if there is anything I can do.
God Bless!
Marguerite Valenzuela Brown
Grandpa, Sam and Benjamin
June 7, 2011
Grandpa with Stephanie and Sarah Esparza
June 7, 2011
June 7, 2011
June 7, 2011
My sincere condolences to the entire Esparza family. My family has had the pleasure of knowing yours for over twenty years. Any "Esparza family" event wasn't limited to the family: We always felt warmly welcomed, no matter my ASU alumus status. Leo and Connie were the core of this fine group and their values of loving family and friends are an incredible legacy to pass on. God Bless Leo and his family.
Ken Laszczak
Chris Pedersen
June 6, 2011
Gigi,
My heart and hugs go out to you and your family,take a moment and feel my enbracing love. I know that we had talked about this time in our lives when the page of life gets turned without our control, but that does not make it any easer to a broken heart. they say time will heal but I have found that the memories are whare its realy at. My condolences to you and your family. remember that you will always be (daddy's Little Girl)
Lupe Garza
June 6, 2011
I am Leo's older sister and only surviving sibling, Guadalupe (Lupe) Esparza Garza. Growing up, there were six of us in the family: Oldest brother, Manuel, then Geronima (Balderas),me, Avelardo, Maria (Perez) and our baby brother, Leo. He was only 5 when our mother passed away and I always believed that he missed her more than any of us. Before my husband passed away, we visited my baby brother as often as we could, staying with him and Connie at their home. Leo and I would spend hours talking and I would relate my memories of his antics as a small boy. We laughed a lot. When he was still able, we talked on the phone regularly and I miss him dearly. I wish I could have been there for his family during this difficult time, but at 95 traveling has become hard. Know that his family is in my prayers as Leo was always.
June 6, 2011
Gigi,
My condolences to you and your family. I know what a close family you have. And knowing that I know you will all miss your father tremedously. My prayers are with you that you may find peace and comfort knowing he has gone ahead and is watching over you.
Love,
Barbara Smith
John E Escobedo
June 6, 2011
Para toda la familia Esparza les mando el
pesame de tener que soltar a Leo a los brazoss de Nuestro Senor. Leo era un amigo de mi Tio Bill Netherton, y yo lo conoci hace mucho tiempo. Cuando supo que yo habia vivido y trabajado en Harlingen, Texas nos hicimos amistades. Lo siento mucho, y les deseo bendiciones en estos dias. Que en paz descanse.
Jack Esparza (last on the right) Leo's Eldest Son with wife Elizabeth & Leo's grand and great grandkids
Andrea Esparza Soliz
June 6, 2011
Here is a picture of Leo's Eldest Son, Jack, and his family. (top left) Gabriel Genero Soliz & Lorena Lee Esparza, (middle left) Mario Luis Soliz, Aryn Mya Rodriguez, Andrea Esparza Soliz, Jennifer Elaine Esparza(Rodriguez), John Rodriguez, Sylvia Cantu(Esparza), Ana Danielle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Godoy Esparza, Erika Moreno, JACK EDWARD ESPARZA(bottom left)Alaina Nicole Rodriguez, Aliyah Renee Esparza, Nazario Luis Esparza
June 6, 2011
Dear Esparza Family,
I feel like Leo was part of my own family. Over the years I would get my daily updates from Gigi on your family, and became closer to you all through osmosis. While I cannot be there in person to express my sadness, my thoughts and prayers are with you all in spirit. Alan Klein
Allyson (Foran) Anderson
June 6, 2011
Candace, Marta and Gigi,
So sorry and saddened to learn of your dad's passing. Your parents and the entire Esparza family/household bring back fond memories of our days in high school. His smile and laugh will be well-remembered!
My thoughts and prayers go out to your mom and all of you.
June 5, 2011
Our sincere condolences to the Esparza family. Leo was a very good friend to my father Jesus Maria Contreras for many year till the day my dad pass away in April 1982. They had many good time together and now they are together laughing up heaven. Our prays are with the Esparza family.
Edna Galvez (Jesus Maria Contreras youngest daughter)
Sandy Gladden
June 5, 2011
Gigi, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It is never easy but your dad will always be with you in your heart and soul and watching over you from heaven. Sandy
Pat Mahaffey
June 5, 2011
Candace, thinking of you and hope all the good memories will help you and your family at this sad time. After reading the quest book I now know where you got your great spirit. Take care of Mom.
Dan Becraft
June 5, 2011
I met Leo in Aug 1955 when he sold me my first car. He became a true friend & we shared a lot of laughs & good conversations over the years.
To his family please know that he was very much appreciated for his kindness, good spirit, & sense of fair play. He shall be missed.
Our prayers are with you at this time.
Andrea Esparza Soliz
June 5, 2011
My prayers go to my Grandfather's family. My father, Jack Esparza, spoke to Leo several times about coming to visit, but we never did. May my Grandpa Leo watch over us in heaven.
Jennifer Esparza
June 5, 2011
As a member of the Esparza family, my daughters and I would like to share our sincere thanks for the condolences offered to the entire family. Although I only met him once, and my girls never had the chance to meet my grandfather, they know that he has given them a great legacy in the Esparza name. Rest in peace Leo.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Elaine Esparza (John Gilbert Rodriguez, Jr), daughter of Jack Edward Esparza and Elizabeth Godoy Esparza, mother of Alaina Nicole Rodriguez, Ana Danielle Rodriguez, and Aryn Mya Rodriguez - Houston, Tx
Pamela Perry
June 5, 2011
Having grown up with the Esparza family, we all knew Mr. Esparza as a bigger than life figure, he will be missed. I'm sure he couldn't be more proud of his incredible legacy, a loving an spirited family. Love Pam Perry
J K
June 4, 2011
our love and prayers are with the esparza family. in time may the memories of the happy, meaningful, love-filled moments that filled your lives, help to ease the sorrow in your hearts today!
Jill Whitebook
June 4, 2011
My condolences to you Connie and to Nick, Sam, Gigi, Casey, Marta and Candace. I remember Leo so fondly, always with a smile on his face, a generous spirit and a warm heart. He had a profound influence on my two children, Brad and Michelle Souza, I am so happy I had the opportunity to see him on a recent trip back to Tucson.
God bless you, Leo. Your memory will live on in our hearts forever.
Respectfully, Jill Whitebook
Nancy and Cindy
June 4, 2011
Word fail at a time like this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Candace.
Love and sympathy,
Nancy Hall and Cindy Teppenpaw
June 4, 2011
Our Sincere Condolence To The Esparza
Family. We Will Always Remember LEO
And The Singing With Evie In The Many Clubs In Tucson. And I, Tom As A Good Friend All These Many Years !
Tom And Evie Custer
June 4, 2011
FROM THE ELDEST SON OF LEONARDO ESPARZA, JACK EDWARD, HIS SECOND SON LEONARDO RODRIGUEZ ESPARZA AND HIS DAUGHTER CAROL ESPARZA BROUSE, WE RESPECTFULLY HOPE THAT GOD WILL BLESS OUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SORROW AND THAT WE CAN FEEL COMFORTED KNOWING THAT NOW WE HAVE A GUARDIAN ANGEL WATCHING OVER US ALL. WE ALL HAVE A LOVING MEMORY OF OUR FATHER AND WILL ALWAYS CHERISH THOSE MEMORIES FOREVER. THIS COMING FATHER'S DAY WILL BE ESPECIALLY MEMORABLE.
June 4, 2011
My sincere condolences to the Esparza family. Each time Mr. Esparza would visit Desert Skies with the Goodwin family, I so enjoyed his warm handshake and wonderful smile. He was, indeed, a gentleman ! I pray that your many memories of happy family times will bring you comfort . Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers, Susan Schild
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