Rosary and Funeral Mass for Erlinda C. Esparza 83, of Grants, New Mexico will be held on Saturday-December 19, 2009-9:30 AM at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Grants Memorial Park. The Very Rev. Alberto Avella will be the Celebrant.
Erlinda was born on June 1, 1926 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and she passed away on December 17, 2009 in Grants, New Mexico.
Erlinda taught us that family was top priority and devoted her life to her family and friends. She will be remembered for her love of music and for her cooking. A stranger who met her always left as a friend. She is missed and loved by many.
She is survived by her children: Tony Esparza of Grants, New Mexico, Yolanda Werkheiser and husband Dale of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Rita Jaramillo and husband Rick of Belen, New Mexico, Ramona Esparza of Grants, New Mexico and Socorro Esparza of Grants, New Mexico; 4 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchldren.
She is preceded in death by her Husband: Antonio Esparza; Parents: Eusebio Chavez and Chonita Salazar Chavez; Son: Lorenzo Quintana.
Pallbearers will be: Rick Jaramillo, Dale Werkheiser, Michael Blea, Raymundo Vizcarra, Tony Soto, Ruben Sandoval.