BORN

1929

DIED

2017

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401 West Woodard

Denison, Texas

Mike Espinosa Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 27, 2017.

Mike Espinosa, 87 passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Wilson N. Jones Medical Center in Sherman, TX.

Family visitation will be 6pm to 8pm, Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Bratcher Funeral Home in Denison, TX.

Funeral services will be 10am, Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Bratcher Funeral Home Chapel in Denison, TX.

Mike was born Thursday, May 9, 1929 in Denison, TX to Joe & Fransisca (Garza) Espinosa. He played football for the Denison Yellow Jackets throughout his high school years, he also was a softball pitcher with one of the fastest pitches in his league, others feared his pitches because they were so hard and fast. After high school he enlisted in the United States Army where he served one tour overseas and received a good conduct medal, when returning home married Anita Dorff on October 8, 1956 and started his family. Mike worked for Safeway, Inc. for more than 35 years. He loved the outdoors, camping and did a little painting on the side. Mike was the best father and husband and loved his children dearly. When his grandchildren came along, he hit his ultimate high; he loved to be with his grandbabies and pester them, being the jokester that he was. Mike was faithful and read his bible.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Mary Ellen Payan; daughter Sandra Joe Espinosa; daughter-in-law Shawna Espinosa; brother Joe Espinosa and sisters Julia Rogers and Margaret Escalera.

Mike is survived by his wife Anita Espinosa of Sherman, TX; daughter Cindy Russell of Princeton, TX; son Michael Espinosa of Denison, TX; daughter Sandy Bray & husband Ron of Sherman, TX; daughter Barbara Abel of Sherman, TX; sister Mary Lou Owens of Dallas, TX; sister Frances Collazo & husband Pete of Sierra Vista, AZ; 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

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March 29, 2017

It was a blessing to have had you as my "big brother". You had a way of making me feel special, but you were,also,a great tease...doing things to make us laugh. I remember how much you loved and cared for Momma. Stopping by as often as you could to make sure that she was alright. So glad that you married Anita and raised a wonderful family..both of you were such good parents and grandparents. Most of all, I rejoiced when you got to know and trust Jesus Christ as you did. Your joy will be full when you get to see Momma, Joe, Sandra Jo, and all who proceded you into the Heavenly Kingdom. You will always have a place in my heart. I love you so very much. Frances E. Collazo Sierra Vista, Arizona.

March 28, 2017

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Luz. Mary Lou Owens

Miss you already big Brother. I try to remember if I thanked you for all you did for me. Drive by my work to be sure I was safe, gave me ride home many times. Taught me to mechanic my car, lawn mower etc. etc. let me drive your beloved car, as did our brother Joe, when I was a novice driver!! You have always cared sooo much for the well being of our family, then you had your own!!! What pride you had, you loved them all so much. You and Anita have done a wonderful job! I love you Mike

March 28, 2017

Cindy, Its been along time since I'v seen you,t seen your dad passed I wanted to tell you and all your family you all are in my prayers. I hope your doing well God Bless!.

Louann Grimes Nelms

March 27, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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