Henry Espinosa Obituary

HENRY ESPINOSA Born July 1924 in Houston, Texas. Passed away October 12, 2009 at age 85 in Riverside, CA. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. Survived by his wife, Connie; sons Greg and Steve; daughters Paula and Barbara; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and sister Carmen Rivera. Viewing to be held Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at Rose Hills Mortuary Stateroom, Gate #1 with Rosary Service following at 7:00pm. Service to be held Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, 3:00pm at Rose Hills Memorial Chapel, Gate #1, 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA. Interment at Rose Hills Memorial Park. Services Directed By Rose Hills Mortuary

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Oct. 16, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Henry Espinosa

6 Entries

Steve Espinosa

October 10, 2025

He was a great father. Taught us many, many things about finances, living life, fairness, and most of all...integrity. We were able to travel to many places around the world with him and my mom. I couldn't ask for a better upbringing!

October 11, 2010

our deepest condoleces to connie & her family.
we loved him he was so nice to all of us.our bowling friend will be missed by marciemay & walter grover

October 19, 2009

walter grover & marcie may

Ike & Eleanor Horn

October 19, 2009

Our deepest condolences to Connie and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Henry was a great person and a good friend. We will miss him. Ike & Eleanor Horn. ( His bowling buddies)

Ted Greenwood

October 16, 2009

Hello to the members of the Espinosa family, This is Ted Greenwood, good friend and bowling teammate of Henry & Connie for many years. As I won't get to talk with you, the children, I would like to let you know that our acquaintance was appreciated, cherished and will be long-remembered. Henry and I used to kid each other on our ages, he being 5 months my senior! We shared many "old folkes" jokes never tiring of our shared age and bowling prowess. We were pleased when your father recently posted a very good game, I think it was around 250, which is an excellent score for anyone, let alone at his age. But he never bragged about it, just another game in a series of hundreds. I miss him as a brother and I know that I'm not alone among the two leagues we belonged to. Via con Dios Henry!

Paula Koprcina

October 16, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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