Born, February 28, 1935. Passed, March 12, 2020
Esther Espinoza came into this world on February 28, 1935. A Clovis, California girl from the beginning, she was the oldest child of John and Mary Espinoza. She was born in the family home on Woodworth Avenue, Doctor E. Pendergrass in attendance.
Esther had four younger siblings, sisters Agnes, Jennie, and Alice, and brother Gilbert. All have survived her passing.
Esther was a wonderful oldest Sister. She was chic and fashionable, and helped guide her sisters from being girls to young womanhood. She would purchase gifts for all her siblings, from her own money, on holidays and birthdays. Esther made the childhood of her sisters and brother a happier place.
In 1954, when she was a fetching 19 years old, Esther attended a dance in nearby Fresno. There she met young Jesse Cervantes. They fell in love and, at Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church, were married. It was April 1, 1955.
Jesse and Esther had three children. Alexander Jesse, Diana Leigh, and Suzette Michelle. Esther devoted herself to her babies, providing love and guidance their whole lives. Esther was a woman who lived for others, not herself. Esther was always their for her family. Her happiest moments were when she could devote time to her children and grandchildren. All of her grandchildren adored her.
Esther is survived by her husband of 64 years, Jesse Cervantes. Her children, son Alex Cervantes. Daughter Diana Cervantes Vogel, husband Ronald Vogel; their son Michael Vogel, his wife Charis Malm Vogel, and their daughters Adiya Grace Vogel, and Aniya Faith Vogel. Daughter Kristen Vogel Hernandez, and her husband Jason Hernandez. Daughter Suzette Cervantes Schlundt, husband Eric S. Schlundt; their children Jonathan Schlundt, his wife Laura Abruzzo Schlundt, and their son Nathan Allen Schlundt. Daughter Michelle Schlundt Lopez, husband Marc Lopez, and sons Hayden Scott Lopez and Oliver Kade Lopez. Son Eric C. Schlundt, his wife Jamie Schlundt; and son Levi Jonathan Schlundt. Three children, five grandchildren, and six great grandchildren (so far).
“Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her” Proverbs 31:28
Esther is in the arms of her wonderful Savior, Jesus Christ our Lord, no doubt waiting for her loved ones in the sweet by and by.
A Graveside Service will occur Wednesday, March 25, 2020 from 11:00 a.m., at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 W. McCabe Road, Santa Nella, California 95322.
Serving as pallbearers are Michael Vogel, Jonathan Schlundt, Eric S. Schlundt, Ronald Vogel, Eric C. Schlundt and Marc Lopez.
Due to the Coronavirus restrictions dictate THAT ALL CHAPEL SERVICES ARE TO BE CANCELED.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.boicefuneralhome.com for the Cervantes family.
