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Alejandro Espinosa Obituary
January 22, 1971 - January 20, 2023
Alejandro "Alex" Yatsutomo Espinosa, 51, a proud native San Franciscan sadly left us on January 20th unexpectedly. He is survived by wife, Amber Nolan Espinosa, daughter, Shiloh Espinosa, preceded in death by father, Alejandro Raul Espinosa (of Lima, Peru) and mother, Ruriko Minami Espinosa (of Kochi, Japan). A Washington High School Alumni, class of '89, Alex had a distinguished 19 year career with the San Francisco Sheriff's Department. Alex was also a decorated member of the Army National Guard and served as a first responder during Hurricane Katrina. Alex was a fixture surfing at Ocean Beach, Kelly's Cove, and was thrilled to share his passion for surfing with his daughter, Shiloh. A funeral service will be held in his honor at 11:00 a.m. on February 2nd at St. Ignatius Church (650 Parker Ave.). In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project
https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alejandro Espinosa
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Eric
December 27, 2023
Eric
December 27, 2023
Eric Chang
October 29, 2023
Still miss you,brother. Can´t believe you´re not here anymore. You´re with tu papito y tu mama. I miss all 3 of you.
Sophia
September 27, 2023
I miss you everyday uncle
Brian
July 20, 2023
Alex-
I miss you Bro. I'm so glad that I met you and got to spend the very short amount of time that we did together. We all miss and cherish you brother.
Amber
April 30, 2023
I miss you
Eric Chang
March 1, 2023
Omg! Brother,what happened?? I know we kinda fell out and hadn´t spoken in so many years but I was so happy for you in your new found purpose in life. I know I hadn´t always been the best friend to have but I´ll always cherish the memories I´ve had with you. I just happened to find this out completely by circumstance and I´m beside myself right now. I can only wish this was your way of telling me as I´ve not spoken to you in years. Three amazing people that I´ve happened to have the joy of having been a part of my life are now gone and there´s gonna now be this void as I´ll never have the opportunity to tell you how much deep down I´ve always loved you as a friend and a brother. You can now be with your papa,Raúl and mother, "Ruby chan."
I don´t know what happened or even what else to say. I´m just so shocked and gutted right now. It´s like a bad dream that I wish I could wake up from only I´m already awake.
My brother Alex, I love you, I never got the opportunity to tell you that. I´ll never forget you ever. You forever have a place in my life and in my heart. My best wishes for your family,Amber and Shiloh.
Your dear and loving friend,Eric Chang. :,(
Chinli Ma
February 3, 2023
My impression of Alejandro, a very humorous coworker who always made me laugh, a hard working person who always got his work done ahead of everyone else and always assisted others unconditionally. I am very proud to have the honor of working besides you Al. Please R.I.P my Brother, you are always missed in our hearts.
Mario Garay
February 2, 2023
Alejandro, proud of working the cuckoo's nest with you! Now you are an Upper echelon. Rest in Peace Brother.
Sgt. Dean Gross
February 2, 2023
Condolences to all those whose lives were touched in a loving way by Alejandro. Sorry not to be able to attend the services.
Ernie Davis
February 2, 2023
I was stunned and deeply saddened to hear of the passing of this bright young man. His smile and presence was always comforting to me in what could be a hostile environment for law enforcement..I´m so sorry for all of us but especially for his wife and child..may he rest in peace
Pam Marota
February 1, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you Amber and Shiloh through your grief. Alex is now your guardian Angel looking over you.
Teri Tussey
February 1, 2023
I´ll always remember coming out of my dentists office on Clement street, between 18th and 19th avenue. I hear someone calling, "Sgt Tussey, Sgt Tussey". I´m looking all around and don´t see anyone on the street. I look UP and see Al hanging out the window waving to me. I say, "What are you doing up there?" He smiles and says, "I live here!". Nice story.
James Sharpe
February 1, 2023
Rest Easy Brother Alex always had a smile while working the mainline at San Bruno jail. Sharpe Family
Mariann Foresman
January 31, 2023
RIP my dear friend. You will be missed.
Tina Castelein
January 30, 2023
Amber and Shiloh - my deepest condolences to you both.
M. Jones
January 30, 2023
Attended the academy with Espinosa and he was always smiling. We worked the same facility but on different shifts but he would always say hi to me or shout out SB36! I was thinking of him the week prior to his passing and we texted for a bit to get caught up. I´m still in shock of his passing. He´s looking down upon his friends and family and not wanting us to be sad but it´s hard when you lose a great person in your life. Keep watch over us brother, we got it from here.
kevin j mcconnell
January 30, 2023
Absolutely one of the best!! RIP
You will be missed Alejandro till we meet again!
Matt K
January 29, 2023
SB 36 ..... RIP Alex
Beth Nolan Amaral
January 28, 2023
I will always remember Alex's contagious smile. Whenever we saw him, he seemed so very loving to you and displayed unending devotion to Shiloh. Someone who shared so much of life with you will forever be a part of you. I'm keeping you in my prayers as you remember Alex and all the good times you had together as a loving family.
Beth Nolan Amaral
January 28, 2023
I will always remember Alex's great smile. He seemed so loving to you and displayed such devotion, time, and attentiveness to Shiloh. Someone who shared so much of life with you will forever be a part of you. I'm keeping you in my prayers as you remember Alex. Love Always, Aunt Beth
Dina and Bart
January 27, 2023
Amber and Shiloh, Oh my gosh .. bart and i are so sorry to hear of Alex's passing. He was such a genuinely all around great guy... (we lived in the house around the corner from you that caught fire). I worked locally and he was always so pleasant when he stopped by... a true gentleman that stuck to his word.. He was loyal and charming and witty and kind. I remember when you two had Shiloh.. he was so proud.. I am sure as well as a very supportive loving husband...he was a great father also.. We never saw him without a smile on his face and a little skip in his step. He made people happy just to see him. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.. Nothing (and I mean NOTHING) is too big for you to ask of us if you need us.. We are here for you.. I am sure that he would do the same for us if we needed anything.. You can get a hold of us at (415) 548-7357 anytime day or night.
Cathy Calvo
January 27, 2023
Amber and Shiloh. My deepest sympathy for the devastating loss of your husband and Dad.
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