Margaret Marie Espinoza

Margaret Marie Espinoza was born in Flagstaff, Arizona on August 29,1951 to Severo J. Espinoza Sr and Paula R. Espinoza. She has lived in San Diego, Ca since 1952. She was 70 years old when she went to Heaven with our Lord on March 08, 2022.

Survived by her only child Eleanor Rubalcaba, her grandson Ivan Joseph Rubalcaba, granddaughter Serenity Marie Rubalcaba, her great-granddaughter Leia Rose Ortiz and her siblings Daniel Morales, Joyce Morales, Linda Perez(Espinoza), Esther Espinoza, Valerie Espinoza and Manuel Espinoza and sister-in-law Norma Jean Espinoza and sister-in-law Margaret A. Espinoza and her nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Preceded her in death by her parents Severo J. Espinoza , Paula R. Espinoza and her siblings Severo Espinoza Jr, Julia Espinoza, Michael(Eva) Espinoza, Henry Espinoza and Rebecca(Brown) Napoleon.

Margaret loved spending time with her daughter Eleanor, her grandchildren and loved playing with her great-granddaughter Leia Rose the light of our lives. She was so proud of her grandson Ivan, whom she had a special relationship with and loved him dearly. She and her granddaughter Serenity had their own special relationship. They would joke and laugh together all the time, and loved her very much.

Margaret aka Marie lived a good life when she was younger she had fun with her siblings. She enjoyed the music. She went to Balboa Elementary School, Memorial Jr High and graduated from Lincoln High School . She had a zest for life. Every day was a new adventure. She loved nature, taking walks, traveling, being active and eating healthy most of the time. Some of the places she worked at were The Coca Cola Company, Tab Company, Figi Graphics and retired from ChinaBerry/Isabella. She also worked for the County of San Diego for the Registrar of Voters during elections. She had a great sense of humor . She built great friendships that lasted a lifetime. She was always smiling and was such a beautiful, genuine person. Those who knew her loved her. She loved life and every aspect of it. She was the best mommy, Nani(grandma), GG(Great Grandma), daughter, sister, aunt, niece ,cousin and she will be greatly missed.

Services are held at Erickson-Anderson Mortuary 8390 Allison Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942 11am- 3pm.

11-12pm Viewing/Visitation

12-1 Rosary

1-3pm Memorial Service by Rev. Kathleen Glynn and memory sharing.

Parking is limited. Bring Quarters for parking meters at the service and there is also additional parking at the corner of University Ave and Cypress.

Reception will be from 4-6pm at : Mission Gorge Villas 8545 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071. In the community room. Please don't block anyone's driveway.