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Richard M. Esparza Jr.

Gilroy, California

Jul 19, 1948 – Apr 4, 2025 (Age 76)

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BORN
July 19, 1948
DIED
April 4, 2025
AGE
76
LOCATION
Gilroy, California

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Richard M. Esparza, Jr., age 76, a decorated Vietnam War Veteran and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness on April 4, 2025.Born in Gilroy, California, Richard dedicated his life to service, both...

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Richard Esparza was my first boss when I moved to California, he hired me away from 3Com before I'd even gotten to my desk there. I was living on savings, and when my first check was held by Wells Fargo for a week as the account was pretty new I was devastated as I knew virtually no one and you couldn't just send money from Oregon in a few hours aside from Western Union and even that was a PITA. I was completely terrified, and without prompting Richard loaned me $400 for the week for the...

My condolences to the family..Rest in Peace Richard..

I've known Richard for alest 42yrs, we were in the National Gaurds together. My name is SGT JOSEPH PHILLIP MUÑOZ JR, am also the next SR.VICE COMMANDER of the GILROY VFW POST 6309,HE was a member, a friend, and a brother in arms, he will be missed but not forgeten. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, SGT MUÑOZ-19 DELTA SCOUTS OUT

I pray for peace and comfort for your family in this time.

It’s sometimes odd the things we remember about people. I remember your hair, your posture, your deep voice, and laughing at odd moments.

I paused when selecting relationship. I entered "friend," but feels like "family."

We are sorry to hear of Richard passing, very good neighbor and friend in Hollister. Our deepest condolences

Richard has always been a great friend, classmate, a Great American who served his country when he was needed. Condolences and heartfelt sorrow, to his devoted wife Stella and family may all the wonderful memories and love keep you in Gods grace

Daddy, I’m not ready to be without you. You were and will always be my best friend. I know it will just be a blink of an eye until you see us again but it will feel like an eternity until I hear your whistle. I love you big, forever.

Richard was always apart of my life like a big brother. I know my parents were proud of all he accomplished and the good man he became.