Ernesto Esparza

Ernesto Esparza, 59, formerly of Greeley, CO died on Saturday, April 4, 2015 in Amarillo, TX. He was born on November 18th 1955 in Eloy, AZ to Concepción and Enrique Esparza. He grew up in Laredo, TX. He then resided in Greeley and most recently in Dimmitt, TX. Mr. Esparza loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed music, fishing, coaching little league, volunteering for charity and city events and art. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren, DeAndres M. Gordon, Deanna M. Gordon, DeVan Miranda, Joe Huerta Jr. all of Greeley; Samara Esparza, Jorge Esparza of Laredo, Alexandra Rivera, Alexander Rivera, and Anthony Rivera of Dimmitt. Ernesto is survived by his children, Arturo Gutierrez, Adriana Luz Gutierrez, Ernesto Esparza, Adriana Gina Esparza, Esmeralda Rivera (Esparza), and Ernest G. Esparza. Son-in-laws, Oscar A. Rivera and Jody Danulevich. Daughter-in-laws, Rocio Esparza and Jenna Bagnall. Also survived by his brothers, Marcos, Gilberto, Juan Antonio, and Juan Manuel Esparza, sisters; Ramona Villarreal, Alicia Collazo, and Irma Gamez all of Laredo and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and extended family in Laredo, Chicago, IL, and Racine, WI. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia A. Esparza. Visitation 6-7:30p.m. Monday, April 13, 2015 at Adamson Chapel. Funeral Service 10:00a.m. Tuesday April 14, 2014 also at Adamson Chapel. Interment will follow at Linn Grove Cemetery. To extend condolences to the family go to adamsonchapels.com