Herlinda Esparza Rivera passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 3, 2021. She was born in Lytle, TX to Cecilio and Agustina Esparza. She was the oldest of 10 children. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eloy Rivera; daughter, Sandra Jane Moreno; great-grandson, Rene Torres; sister, Aurora Martinez; brothers, Rudolfo, Arnulfo and Avelino Esparza.
Herlinda is survived by her daughter, Melinda (Ernest) Rosales; grandchildren, Jillian (Brian) Ozuna, Jacqueline (Fernando) Torres, Samantha Moreno (Manuel Perez) and Adam Villarreal (Stephanie Gomez); great grandchildren; Izabella and Rochelle Ozuna, Adrian and Andrew Torres, Manuel Alarcon, Christopher Garcia, Branden, Jeremiah and Ezekiel Villarreal; sisters, Eva Barrientes, Alicia Sendejo; brothers, Roberto, Ricardo, David Esparza and The Esparza familia from Lytle, Texas.
We lost a beautiful soul, May the gates of heaven open for her as she enters the Kingdom of our almighty Father. She earned her wings. She loved with her whole heart unconditionally. “Bendiciones AMA “
Melinda and family would like to thank The Sunrise Rehabilitation and Nursing Home for their compassionate care for her mother.
The Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Funeraria Del Angel Trevino, 226 Cupples Rd. with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m.
The Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 25, 2021 in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. Only 25 guests will be allowed at the cemetery including the family pallbearers and clergy.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the visitation will be limited to only 50 guests.
Facial Coverings will be required to be worn at all times while in the building.
