Name: Visitation for Megan Elizabeth Espinoza
Start: 2019-02-18T01:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-02-18T05:00:00.000Z
Location: Glen Abbey Mortuary

Megan Elizabeth (Gorcey) Espinoza November 22, 1982 - January 28, 2019 San Diego It is with deepest of sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful Megan Elizabeth (Gorcey) Espinoza, on January 28, 2019, at UCSD Medical Center in La Jolla, California. Megan was born on November 22, 1982, in Oxnard to David and Judith Gorcey. She graduated with the class of 2000 from Oxnard High School, where she met the love of her life, Moises Espinoza. Megan attended Ventura College before transferring to Cal State San Marcos. She graduated in 2006 with a degree in Liberal Studies and an Elementary Teaching Credential.Megan and Moises married in 2007 in Ventura, and together they had two sons, Jaden, age 6, and Gavin, age 2 1/2. Megan was devoted to her sons and her husband. Megan is also survived by her bereft parents, David and Judith Gorcey of Oxnard, her brother, David Gorcey, of San Francisco, her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ofelia and Jesse Grewal, her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Zulema and Jack Grewal, all of Oxnard, several aunts, uncles, and cousins and a host of grieving friends. Megan's teaching career was something for which she had the utmost passion. She taught kindergarten and T-K for the Cajon Valley Union School District, and taught in San Ysidro and San Diego earlier in her career. Megan loved spending time at the beach, cooking, gardening, going on walks, taking yoga classes and taking pictures, especially of her boys. She loved being with family and arranging get-togethers with her many friends, but being with Moises and her boys were her greatest joys.She was a truly amazing person who touched the lives of so many people with her kindness, wisdom, and her sense of humor. She was short in stature, but she had an enormous personality, and she sought to always reach out and offer encouragement to all of her friends. Her spirit was full of fun and her life was full of joy.Her services will be held at the Glen Abbey Mortuary, 3838 Bonita Road, Bonita, California. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm on February 17, with her burial and Celebration of Life held on February 18, starting at 11:00. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, a donation may be made to benefit her boys at http://www.gofundme.com/help-the-espinoza-family.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Feb. 10, 2019.

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Treasure Delgado

May 2, 2023

She was my little brother's teacher he still misses her every day.

Carrie Boyko

March 11, 2019

Sending condolences to Mo and their boys and all of Megan's family during this challenging time. I am truly saddened to hear of the passing of such a beautiful person.

David Mesa

February 18, 2019

it is with great sadness that we send our condolences to Dave, Judy and David. Our prayers and thoughts are with Mo, boys and the Gorcey family during this difficult time.

Dave & Rosanne

Elizabeth

February 16, 2019

Extending heartfelt condolences and prayers of comfort to the Gorcey and Espinoza families. May the hope and promise of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. John 11:24,25

Megan in the center at a talent show for our youth organization c. 1996

Amanda Gomez

February 14, 2019

Megan was someone I looked up to when she came into my life as I entered an organization for young women, of which she was a more senior member. She welcomed me and helped me to grow. Megan was about 3 years older than I was, which is big when you are 11. I was so impressed by her intelligence, leadership, beauty, and poise. She was a big inspiration to me as a young woman, and as the years passed, we became true friends. Megan made a big deal out of coming to my 8th grade graduation, and brought some of her friends, and I felt so cool having my older friends at my graduation. That's the type of person Megan was. I last saw her when her oldest was probably around 2 and I was in the area. We had a wonderful opportunity to catch up and I am heartbroken by this news. Condolences to the whole family. You were everything to her and I am happy to have had the opportunity to call Megan a friend. I also wanted to share some pictures that I dug out from the long long ago. May Megan rest in piece and her boys know what a wonderful woman they have for a mother.

Louise Platt

February 14, 2019

David, Judy, "Davey"--
There are no words. I am SO, SO SORRY!
My prayers have been with you during this sad and most difficult time.
If I could, I would wrap you in a tight hug. But I will ask our Lord to do that for me.

May dear Megan Rest in Peace with the angels. May those who loved her and are left behind be warmed by the beautiful memories of her smile and sparkling eyes, her brightness and goodness to so many others.

a loved one

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Erkki Corpuz

February 13, 2019

Very sorry to hear about Megan's passing. I did not know her well. I was friends with her brother David ("Davy" to her) in elementary school, and my memories of her mostly consist of her being a child of 6 or 7. She always wanted to know what we were doing. I could tell that she idolized her big brother in the few moments I remember her. God bless the Gorcey and Espinoza families.

Karen Dobbe

February 13, 2019

David and family, Mr. and Mrs Dobbe wish to express our condolences to you and your family stay strong with your memories of Megan again we are sorry for you loss .

February 13, 2019

So sorry to hear of the loss of your love one. May your prayers bring the comfort you need in this difficult time. Be confident that God is moved with compassion and understands your grief.
May Psalm 121 also bring you comfort.

Nancy O'Barr Frantz

February 13, 2019

I worked with Megan at Iftin Charter School. She was an extraordinary person and teacher. My condolences to her family and all who knew and loved her. She will be missed and always fondly remembered.

Ariana Lopez

February 12, 2019

May you Rest In Peace Megan..my thoughts and prayers for you and your family!!

February 11, 2019

My sister, Cathy (Kindig) Klingsporn cared for Davy and Megan - I believe Davy was in Kindergarten, and Megan was an infant. Such a beautiful, happy little girl. All of my fanily adored Megan,and Davy, but Megan was newborn, so we spent alot of time with her. When Megan began to talk - if you asked her what her name is, she would reply Mae Mae. Megan was sucha beautiful child - chubby, petite, with the cutest little hair do.
Judy, David, and Davy.... all of my family was saddened to hear about Megan's passing - she was truly a gift. Thank you all so much for sharing Megan with us - we all loved her so much,. Precious memories of the time we were able to spend with her. Judy, you made my wedding dress, remember? Seems like a lifetime ago, Please know Megan, her husband, chilldren and the three of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Megan.....
Sharon Sandoval-Starr

Trish

February 11, 2019

Such a beautiful person gone to soon. May God comfort Megan's family in his words at John 6:40, now and in the days, weeks and months to come.
So very sorry for your loss.

Deborah Garcia

February 11, 2019

Please accept my deepest condolences. I cannot imagine what the family is going through. Wishing all of you peace and strength as you move through your immeasurable loss. Megan's brightness and goodness will be remembered forever.

January 31, 2019

To the family, you have my sincere condolences. When someone falls asleep in death (Ecclesiastes 9: 5,10) the memories we have of them become our most precious treasure. May those memories comfort you as well as Gods promise at John 6:40

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