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LUIS ESPINO Obituary

ESPINO, Luis Alberto, ESPINO, Luis Alberto, 42, of Coral Gables, Florida passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. Luis, 'Yoyo', was born in Miami, Florida on December 26, 1969. He graduated from Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in 1987, the University of Chicago in 1991, and Florida State University Law School in 1994. He was a Partner at the law firm Fowler Rodriguez Valdes-Fauli. He is survived by his beloved wife Ivette; two children Alina and Andres; parents Luis and Mariana; sisters Mariana Carta and Ana McDevitt; and three nieces and nephews. Yoyo's bright smile, quick wit and generous spirit will be dearly missed by all who were blessed to have known him. A mass will be held at Church of the Little Flower, Coral Gables, on Tuesday, October 16th at 10 AM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Alina and Andres Espino Educational Fund; c/o Fowler Rodriguez Valdes Fauli, 355 Alhambra Circle, Suite 801, Coral Gables, FL, 33134. FERDINAND FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY FERNANDO CABALLERO, F.D. (305) 631-0001

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Published by Miami Herald on Oct. 15, 2012.

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Cristina Garcini Smith

October 9, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tiffany Langford

January 30, 2014

Love, Light, Peace and many many Blessings to you YoYo for all of eternity..with love, Tiffany

January 30, 2014

Oh YoYo...how sad I am right now to hear about your passing on. You always understood and got my quirky sense of humor! I sent you a message on Facebook and never heard back from you. I had no idea you were no longer here...but I know your Spirit will always be with all of your friends and family. I remember your distinct laugh and special ability to tell humorous stories about real life scenarios. You are now a magnificent bright light in the Heavens with our Lord and Christ who loves us much more than we could ever imagine. God bless your loving, humorous, empathetic Soul. You will definitely always be missed and remembered by everyone who knew you. Tiffany. "For if we live, we live to The Lord; and if we die, we die to The Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are The Lord's." Romans 14:8

Sarah

August 21, 2013

I am completely beside myself and saddened at learning the news of YoYo's passing. I met him in Tallahassee when he was in law school. Bright, witty, smiling, helpful, easy going, a great conversationalist. A truly wonderful spirit. I will continue to pray for his family and friends.

Joel and Robby Levy

March 4, 2013

We just heard of the shocking news of Luis. He was a very bright and straight ahead attorney, and we always looked forward to working with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Cristina Hines

October 23, 2012

Querida Manana, todo mi amor, cariño en este terrible momento que estás pasando.
Quisiera estar cerca para acompañarte, pero te acompaño con todo mi corazón.
Mi más profundo cariño a tu familia

Matt Nygaard

October 23, 2012

Yo-Yo is a fraternity brother of mine from the University of Chicago. He was a bright light in the lives of everyone who had the privilege of meeting him. He was never without a smile and a laugh.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Espino family and his many, many friends.

October 21, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. With love,
Alina and Tomas Lopez-Gottardi

Kolman Kenigsberg

October 20, 2012

I am shocked and saddened to hear of Luis' passing. May you be spared further sorrow.

Yolanda Gongar de Tapanes

October 19, 2012

Con mi mas sentido pesame para la familia Espino. Yo recuerdo a Yoyo como un nino alegre y carinoso, companero de colegio de mi hijo en St. Theresa. Me afecto muchisimo el oir de la noticia y sepan que tengo a todos de la familia en mis oraciones. Que Dios les de paz y que Yoyo descanse con nuestro senor.

Rolando Tapanes

October 19, 2012

To Yoyo's family. I am deeply saddened by this news. You are all in our prayers.

Margarita Errichetti

October 17, 2012

Dear Ivette, Manana, Mariana, Ana and Luisito,

Reading all the entries in this guest book makes me feel all the love out there for Yoyo. I was very moved by Kyle Redfearn's words about Yoyo "...what a great person he was in every way that counts in this world. He was genuine and down to earth. He never hesitated to tell you how he saw things, which made his input invaluable. He could always be counted on to "have your back" if you were lucky enough to be considered his friend. He had a great sense of humor. He was a great man."

Yoyo, you live on in your beautiful children Ali and Andres. We will love you forever.

Love,
Beba


~

Kyle Redfearn,

October 17, 2012

Luisito , Manana y familia: Nuestros pensamientos y oraciones estan con ustedes en estos momentos tan tristes. Reciban nuestro carino. No les olvidamos.

Nemesio y Ana Viso

October 17, 2012

Ivette, our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Alicia (Robles) & Jose de la Lama

Helena Abello

October 17, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow

Larry DiPaolo

October 17, 2012

Back in the late 1980's, Yoyo was my first pledge son at our college fraternity. I "picked" him from the plege class because he was the one guy in the group that was always smiling, always in a good mood. In fact, I remember some of the brothers getting a little testy during pledge week when we were putting everyone through the paces and Yoyo kept smiling, no matter what he was faced with. Every memory I have of Yoyo is of him in a good mood, smiling and enjoying life. My prayers go out to all of you. I am certain he is still smiling down on all of us.

Luisa Salazar Cobb

October 17, 2012

The Espinos have always been an integral part of the Salazar family. I'll always remember Yoyo's way of laughing, his sense of humor and his bond with my brother Eddy. Yoyo will always be remembered for his unique way of being. His spirit will live within us forever especially during our De Armas/Salazar reunions. Yoyo was truly loved by all. Tu prima, Luisa

Juan del Sol

October 16, 2012

Living in the Hope, Love, Faith, and Mercy of God, we entrust Luis' soul to HIs care. My sympathy, Juan A. del Sol

Carolina Cinca

October 16, 2012

Luis, Manana, Ana, Mariana and Ivette. Me dio mucha trizteza cuando me entere sobre Yoyo. Que Dios los bendiga y le de mucha fuerza.

Jorge Grau

October 16, 2012

Que Dios nuestro Senor les de el consuelo y la fortaleza necesaria para soportar este terrible dolor. Rezamos por todos ustedes. Cucu y Jorge Grau

Gil Aleman

October 16, 2012

Luis y Manana,

Words can't describe the sorrow we all feel in losing Yoyo. We love you and are praying for you all.

Gilbert and Anna.

Natasha and Kayley Dolan

October 16, 2012

Dear Ivette, Ali and Andres

You are in our prayers during this difficult time. May God watch over you and protect you and give you comfort. May he ease your pain. Deepest sympathy.

Our deepest sympathies.

Mary Kurlansik

October 16, 2012

I met and worked with Luis when he was a law clerk and young associate. He was so bright, kind and funny, it was a pleasure to work with him. When I ran into him a couple years ago, he told me about his wife and kids. He was so happy. My heart goes out to you for your loss.

Andre Zamorano

October 16, 2012

Luis was a true gentleman. He was kind and good-hearted and will be sorely missed by his family, close friends, and those of us who wish they would have known him better.

Stacy and Sophia

October 16, 2012

Espino Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I had the pleasure of working with Luis for the last 4 years, he was truly one of a kind.

Maggie Riveron

October 16, 2012

My sincerist condolences to the Espino family. I had the privilege of working with Luis at Mishan, Sloto, Greenberg & Hellinger and I have very fond memories of him. My prayers are with you.

Silvia Mestre

October 16, 2012

Mi familia y yo seguiremos rezando por todos ustedes para que Dios les de paz y fortaleza en estos momentos tan dolorosos.

Jose "Pepe" Grave de Peralta

October 16, 2012

Querida Ivette, Ali, Andres, Luisito, y Alina.... Solo quiero que sepan que mantuve mis vigilias aqui pensando en ustedes y que sigo muy pendientes de que les llegue PAZ y fuerza desde el Dios que todo lo puede. Un beso

October 16, 2012

Manana, Luisito and family: So sorry for this terrible loss. My prayers are with you.


Carmencita Aceituno

October 16, 2012

Queridos Luis y Manana:
Lamentamos mucho la perdida. Desde que nos enteramos Yoyo ha estado y sigue en nuestras oraciones. Sentimos no haber podido ir a la Misa para estar con Uds. en estos momentos tan dificiles. Nuestro mas sentido pesame.
Alvaro y Marta Cosculluela.

Bonnie

October 16, 2012

To the Espino Family: May God give you comfort during this time of grief. I had the pleasure of working with Luis @ Arnstein & Lehr and he was a great person and a great lawyer. May God Bless you All. RIP Luis.

October 16, 2012

We pray for Yoyo and your whole family. That God may give the strength to go through this tragic loss.
Accept the most sincere condolences from ourseves and our children.

Emilio and Lolita Alvarez-Recio

Carol Diaz

October 16, 2012

Ivette, Mrs. Diaz and I are so sorry for your loss. I know that there are no words to ease the pain. Just know that we at CEA have you and your family in our prayers.

October 16, 2012

Queridos Manana y Luis:Nunca pense que esto pudiese ocurrir a una temprana edad.Mis mas sentido pesame a ustedes,Yvette,Mariana y Ana.Los acompanamos en estos momentos tan dificiles.Estamos rezandole a Dios para que les de fuerza en estos momentos tan dolorosos.Tus amigos Pupy y Nene

Alex Gallardo

October 15, 2012

Dear Ivette

Words escape me, all I can offer are my thoughts and prayers, to you, the kids, and the Espino family.

I know you will do well to embrace the love and support that will come your way.

Un fuerte abrazo

October 15, 2012

Dearest Mariana, my dear colleague and friend at St. Theresa School, I cannot imagine the depth of the sadness and pain you, your dear mother, Ivette, and those precious children are experiencing at this time. With heavy heart and tears, I ask God to carry you through this. There are no words that can alleviate a loss like this, but please know that you and your precious family are all in my heart and in my prayers!
With love,
Lilian Utset Saldarriaga

Maria Cristina y Carlos Alberto Smith

October 15, 2012

Manana and Luisito, may God bless you in this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you.

Nery Correa-Martin

October 15, 2012

Ivette and family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the children. May your faith guide you thru these dark moments. It was a pleasure meeting Yoyo. May he rest in peace.

elsa gonzalez

October 15, 2012

querida mariana ,no tengo palabras para expresar mi dolor ,quisiera consolarte en estos momentos pero lo unico que puedo hacer es llorar y orar por ustedes espero que dios y el tiempo nos consuele a todos con todo mi amor para la entera familia elsa

Belen Bilbao

October 15, 2012

We are at a loss for words during this sorrowful time. Please know that we are thinking of you and your family, praying for peace and comfort.
Roberto, Belen, Andres and Carolina

Marcos Lorenzo

October 15, 2012

Con gran pena y tristeza nos toca decirles cuanto sentimos el fallecimiento de Yoyo (QEPD). Que Dios con su sabiduria y bondad los ayude a ser fuertes para poder entender esta triste realidad. Los amamos mucho Marcos,Mariita y familia

Nana

October 15, 2012

Dear Manana, Ana, Mariana, Ivette, Ali, and Andres:
I cannot even begin to imagine the pain and sadness you are feeling. I love you all so much, and I can't stand that you are having to go through this. I know Yoyo was the light of your lives. May his memory keep that light in your world forever. He will live on in our hearts and you will always carry a piece of him with you.
I love you lots,
Nana

October 15, 2012

Queridos Ivette ,hijos y Alina madre

Estamos con ustedes en este momento de esta perdida irreparable. De corazon les mandamos todo nuestro carino y fuerzas en esta durisima prueba.

Gerardo Maria Copello y familia

Yesenia Reina

October 15, 2012

To The Espino Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God provide you with strength and comfort. I met and had the pleasure to work with Luis @ Arnstein & Lehr. I remember a very nice, easy going, humble guy. I was shocked to hear of his passing. May God Bless you Luis and your beautiful family. RIP.

October 15, 2012

Dear Espino family,

I am sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you can find comfort in the words found at "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” And the One seated on the throne said: “Look! I am making all things new.” Also, he says: “Write, because these words are faithful and true.”

Luis Enrique Cuervo

October 15, 2012

To the Espino family: we are so sorry and keep you in our prayers. May you find comfort in prayer and the hope to reunite in heaven.

Georgina Wolfsthal

October 15, 2012

To The Espino Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you and bring you comfort. We know how special Yoyo was to all who knew him.

October 15, 2012

To The Espino Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God bless you and comfort you. Georgina Wolfsthal (Genee) and Family

Jayne Bersok

October 15, 2012

I am so very sorry for your loss. The entire family is in my prayers.

Alexis & Jenny Perez

October 15, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. We will continue to pray for Yoyo, Ivette, Alina and Andres every day. May you rest in peace Yoyo.

Kyle Redfearn

October 15, 2012

I met and became friends with Yoyo in law school in 1991 and quickly found out what a great person he was in every way that counts in this world. He was genuine and down to earth. He never hesitated to tell you how he saw things, which made his input invaluable. He could always be counted on to "have your back" if you were lucky enough to be considered his friend. He had a great sense of humor. He was a great man. Although we didn't keep up very well after law school, I know that he made a lasting impression on everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him, as he did on me, as he will in heaven. Yoyo, it was an honor to be your friend. Your time came way too soon, and you will be sorely, sorely missed. May God be with the family during this difficult time.

Maria Eugenia e Ignacio Abascal y familia

October 15, 2012

Estamos con todos ustedes en estos momentos tan dificiles.
Siempre recordaremos a Yoyo con gran carino.

Jack Varela

October 15, 2012

Yoyo, may God bless you and your family.

Gloria Czerniec

October 15, 2012

May the love of family and friends carry you through the days ahead. You have all been in my constant thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort, and may Luis rest in peace. Love, Gloria Czerniec

October 15, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Danny, Shona Menendez

October 15, 2012

We just heard today of your terrible loss. Our heart, tears, and prayers go out tonALL of you. May the Lord give you strength & shine light into your heart during these dark days. Luis will continue to guide and protect, Alina and Andres, from Heaven. Our son, Alessandro, is in class w Andres. God Bless You.

Vivian Cortinas

October 15, 2012

?Peace, Prayers and Blessings to the entire family. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Love, Vivian Cortinas

Henry Bell

October 15, 2012

My God provide your family strength and comfort.

Nancy Bowen

October 15, 2012

Over the past year I worked with Luis in Mary Esther, FL. He brought an easy smile with him even though he was away from you, his family. He always spoke highly about his family with a twinkle in his eye and a bigger smile than his usual. Thank you for sharing him with us-he made our lives better with his knowledge, expertise and always asking "Do you need anything today?". His kind nature and positive attitude has certainly earned him a seat next to our Father in Heaven. I am so sad about the loss of our Luis. Prayers continue to be said for you to help you through this most difficult time. May God bless you and ease your pain.

Marta Villasuso

October 15, 2012

May the Lord hold you and your family in His hands through this terrible loss and may His love help to ease you pain.

Michael McCoy

October 15, 2012

Luis will be so missed by all, especially his loving family,his wonderful friends, and those of us fortunate to know him in the legal community. It is a huge hole in all of our hearts that we try to fill with prayer,tears,and rememberance. From Houston to Miami, especially his partners, fellow attorneys, and incredible employees of the Miami office, we offer our sympathies and compassion, and I can only say I wish I knew him better; it is my great loss for not having done so; may Luis rest in blessed peace. Mike McCoy

Rafael y Sylvita Portuondo

October 15, 2012

Manana, Luisito, Mariana y Ana, no me puedo imaginar el dolor que estan pasando en este momento tan dificil, quiero que sepan que tanto yo como Sylvita estamos unidos a ustedes y estatemos resando mucho por ustedes.

Dena Sokolow

October 15, 2012

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Luis' passing. I knew Yoyo from law school. We clerked together and right after law school (when I lived in Miami) we would often get together with law school friends. Yoyo was always so funny and such a dear friend. I was sorry we lost touch but heard all about his beautiful family from mutual friends. I'm so so sorry for your loss. I hope wonderful memories help ease your grief in this very sad time.

Alexis Birbragher

October 15, 2012

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Luis memory will be your treasure!! God bless Ivette and the two children.

Robert Perez

October 15, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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