Sergio Anthony "Duke" Espinoza

Sergio was a die hard San Francisco 49er fan, whose life was cut short after his 2 month battle with End Stages of Melanoma. Sergio passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on January 4, 2020.

Sergio was preceded in death by his infant Jesse Espinoza who will be laid to rest with Sergio. He was also preceded in death by a sister Susanna Espinoza, maternal grandparents Candelaria and Rogelio Rossel, paternal grandparents Olga Ortega and Abraham Espinoza.

He is survived by his 4 sons Sergio Jr. and Jacob of Goshen, Inez and Joziah of Visalia, his parents Bobby Espinoza and Juanita Howard, stepfather Jack Howard. His siblings Bobby Espinoza, Jennifer Espinoza, Carlos Contreras and Candelaria Contreras also survive him. He also leaves his fiancé Darlene Negrete as well as many nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends who all loved him.

Sergio was known and loved for the way he protected his family. Sergio considered his nieces and nephews as his own children. Throughout the years he had some real life struggles but he made the best out of every situation. Sergio was someone we family and friends could call on. If Sergio loved you, you were family.

Duke, our Soldier!