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Obituary for Espinoza


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday April 25, 1999

Tammy Marie Espinoza, 27, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt and friend passed away Wednesday, April 21, 1999 as a result of an automobile accident. Tammy was born on May 15, 1971 in Santa Fe, NM; her brothers and sisters looked up to her for love and understanding, she had a heart of gold that was so tender and loving. She leaves behind her loving husband, Robert Espinoza of the family home; her precious children, Roxanne Jessica, Robert Carlos, Richard Thomas, and a nephew she raised as a son, Ivan Espinoza, all of the family home. She is also survived by her mother, Susan Vivian Romero and Uliber Castillo; her father, Henry Rosario Chavez; two brothers, Leonard Henry Chavez and Darlene and Louis John Chavez; three sisters, Madeline Louisa Chavez and Ramiro, Elaine June Chavez and Carlos, and Marie Elizabeth Macias and husband, Rogelio; paternal grandmother, Dora V. Chavez; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitations will be this evening from 6:00 p.m. till the time of the Rosary which will be recited at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary, on the corner of 8th and Iron. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10:00 a.m. at San Jose Catholic Church, 2401 Broadway S.E. Interment will follow at the Chimayo Cemetery in Chimayo, NM. Casket bearers will be Leonard Chavez, Louie Chavez, Huber Espinoza, Hugo Macias, Ramiro Suarez and Uliber Castillo. For floral assistance please call 243-5222. Funeral services are under the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave., S.W.