MARIA ERNESTINA ESPINOZA

1935 - 2021

Our mother's love. One of the greatest loves in the universe. It was thoughtful, sincere and endless. It will survive time, distance and be infinity. This LOVE will never forget its loved ones throughout time. Like this LOVE it was our Mother's LOVE. There is none like it and for sure nothing can replace it. From Sons, daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Maria Ernestina Espinoza was born on December 15, 1935 in Nayarit, Mexico. She passed away on April 9, 2021. Ernestina married Miguel Espinoza on April 19, 1951. Together they raised 12 children. She is survived by Alfred, Lourdes, Miguel, Lorenia, Juana, Matilde, Fernando, Jose and Ernesto. Her brother Rito Villela from Nayarit, Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents, Epifanio and Lorenza; her sister, Maurilia Espinoza; sons Armando, Sergio and Rene. Ernestina was a devoted Jehovah witness for many years in El Centro, CA and even attended regular pioneer school. Ernestina was warm hearted, full of joy, dignified and respectful. She was generous with all around her especially her family. She had a firm belief there will be a resurrection day. She would be reunited with loved ones. She will be greatly missed by numerous family members and friends. On behalf of the family, we would like to thank Dr. Singh, N.P. Oscar Chavez, Dr. Ahmed, Dr. Ng, Dr Reisin, Dr. El-Ramah, Dr. Gostich, Dr. Teske, Dr. Paladoketti, Elena Martinez, IHSS social workers, Hospice of Imperial Valley for taking care of our mother with care and tenderness. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 30,2021 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Hems Brothers Mortuary in El Centro. Burial will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Evergreen Cemetery in El Centro.