Elizabeth M Espinosa

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 21, 1942, Elizabeth grew up in Elkhart, Indiana. She graduated from Ball State Teachers College before relocating to Southern California to escape the cold Indiana winters. Soon after, while living in Orange County, she met her future husband, Manny Espinosa. The two were married in 1969 and moved to Redlands, where Elizabeth would happily spend the rest of her days.

Elizabeth was a long time first grade teacher in the Redlands Unified School District until retiring in 2002, interrupted briefly to raise her two sons. An avid sports fan, she could always be found cheering on her beloved Dodgers or watching football games on Sundays. She loved card games, needlepoint, and taking daily walks with her in-laws and walking groups. Summers were highlighted by camping trips into the Sierra Nevadas with family and friends, Dodger games, and watching her two boys play soccer. Most importantly, her home was never without the companionship of a rescue dog or two.

She is survived by her two sons, Chris Espinosa (and his wife Paige) of Irvine, California, and Mark Espinosa of Encinitas, California; her granddaughter, Naomi; and her grandson, Noah. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Manny Espinosa.

A graveside memorial service will be held at Monday, November 16, 2026, at Montecito Memorial Park at 10:30am

3520 E Washington St, Colton, CA 92324

In honor of her lifelong devotion to her canine companions, donations can be made in Elizabeth’s memory to the Redlands Humane Society.