Lupe Ruiz Esparza

Lupe Ruiz Esparza, 79, of El Paso Texas, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2016 after courageously battling colon cancer. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, “best friend” and most of all “grandma” to all. She wholeheartedly dedicated herself to nearly 40 years of serving others including Hospice, Home Health, and Assisted Living Care with agencies such as Visiting Nurses of El Paso, Outreach Health Services, and People Care. She instilled strength, humility, faith, and kindness, to those she loved and had the most beautiful soul. She brought joy to all of our lives. She loved deeply and unconditionally and will forever be loved and adored. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society for Colon Cancer Research or the Christ the Savior Catholic Church – Building Fund, 5301 Wadsworth Ave., El Paso, TX 79924. We would like to extend our utmost gratitude to the holistic staff and services provided by Envision Hospice in our family time of need. Preceeded in death by her son Paul David Esparza. Survived by her husband Pablo Esparza, Jr., brothers Nicolas Ruiz and Antonio Ruiz and sister Julieta Acosta. Also survived by her children, Robert Esparza (Emma), Margaret Burney (John), Annette Jones, Theresa Chacon (Joe), and Patricia Esparza. Grandchildren; Joe Anthony, Melissa, John Paul, David, Christopher, Nicholas, Samantha, Iliana, Houston, Xochitl, Omar, Angel, and Juan Carlos. Also survived by 29 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and countless honorary grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Most Holy Trinity Church. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit our online register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.