Arturo Diaz Espino

Arturo Diaz Espino [87], passed away peacefully on [02/19/2026], surrounded by the family he built and cherished. He was a man whose life was defined not by formal education, but by an unwavering strength of character and a profound dedication to his family.

Born on [10/30/1938] in [Guadalajara, Mexico] to the late [Rosario Diaz] and [Blas Espino], Arturo learned the true meaning of responsibility at a remarkably young age. From just nine years old, he stepped up as a provider, working tirelessly to care for his mother and siblings. This selfless act was not a burden he carried, but the foundation of the man he would become. It was the first demonstration of a promise he would keep for the rest of his life: that family comes first.

With only a 6th-grade education, Arturo faced a world of struggles, but he met every challenge head-on. He was a fighter in the truest sense—tenacious, resilient, and courageous. He fought through every obstacle life placed in his path, not for himself, but for the people who depended on him. This fighting spirit never waned; he remained a steadfast protector and provider until his very last breath.

His devotion was most evident in his role as a husband. When his beloved wife, [Angelina Espino Mayorga], lost her sight, Arturo became her eyes, her guide, and her most devoted caregiver. His love for her was a daily act of service, a quiet and powerful testament to the vows they shared.

Arturo embedded the value of family in the hearts of his children. He taught them that strength isn't always loud, and that the greatest success is a family that sticks together. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, and brother, whose love was a shelter and whose example was a guiding light.

He is survived by; his children, Raul Octavio Espino Mayorga, Claudia Guadalup Espino Mayorga, Juan Carlos Espino Mayorga and Cesar Daniel Espino Mayorga; his cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren who knew him as a hero.

Arturo 's life is a powerful reminder that a person's legacy is measured not in years of school, but in the lives, they touch and the family they build. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered. The family requests that you honor his memory by embracing your own family and holding them close, just as he taught us to do.

A Visitation will be held at Glen Abbey Mortuary, Chapel of the Roses, 3838 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902, on March 24, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

A Funeral Mass will take place at Saint Jude's Shrine of the West, 1129 S 38th St, San Diego, CA 92113, on March 25, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

A Committal Service will follow at Glen Abbey Memorial Park, 3838 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902, on March 25, 2026, from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm.