Esperanza “Hope” Barboza, 74, was welcomed home by Jesus Christ on June 6, 2021. She was met with open arms by her father Secundino Gonzalez; mother, Josefina Garcia; two sisters, Carmen Gonzalez and Eloisa Ramirez; and two brothers, Estevan Gonzalez and Narciso Gonzalez.
Esperanza was born on July 29, 1946 in Edinburg, Texas. She was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend who devoted her life honoring and glorifying Jesus. She loved singing in the church choir and attending bible study.
Esperanza is survived by her daughter, Josie Melendez; three grandsons, Danial Covington Jr.; Tristan Covington; and Brandon Rivera. Also surviving her are nieces and nephews.