Juan Esparza

Juan Esparza, 74 years of age, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 30, 2010.-He was born on November 24, 1935 to parents Jose and Antonia Esparza in Laredo Texas.

In 1954 Mr. Esparza joined the U.S. Air Force where he proudly served his country as a Jet engine mechanic for 20 years, including the Vietnam War.-After retiring with honorable discharge he returned to his home town where he began to work as diesel mechanic for Dowell Schulmberger and Western Co. of North America.-He had been retired for the last 20 years.-Mr. Esparza will always be remembered as being insightful, full of wisdom and a great and caring father to five children.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jose and Antonia Esparza, brother Jose Esparza and his sister Josie (Bernardo) Cortez.

He is survived by his children Elda (Allan) Winchester, Juan (Grizelda) Esparza, Roel (Anna) Esparza, David (Erica) Esparza, Carol (Gabriel) Rodriguez, and the mother of his children, Elda I. Esparza, his 15 grandchildren Rosa Lee, David Allan, Johnny, Joshua, Christine, Roel, Alex, Danny, Sammy, Julissa, Carlos, Enrique, Andrew, Richard and Sophia.-He is also survived by his sister Elia Cadena and brother Sonny Esparza.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels, 1410 Jacaman Rd., 956-722-8850.