Nicolas is survived by his wife Sofia Cambero Espinosa, sister Epifania Espinosa Gomez, brother Fernando Espinosa, and adult children: Nick Espinoza (Ragini Espinoza Gill), Monica Burroughs (Johnny Burroughs), Yolanda Maurer, and Marybell Delgado (Frank Delgado). Nicolas also leaves behind three grandchildren: Diego Antonio Resendez-17, Nikhil Singh Espinoza-7 and Rigo Singh Espinoza-5.
Nicolas migrated to the US through the Bracero program in 1961, later settling in the SF Bay Area with his wife Sofia and their children. He devoted his career working as a Cook for the finest hotels for San Francisco. He always dreamed of retiring in his hometown of Jala, Nayarit, Mexico where he had invested and built his second home and would frequent each year. Nicolas loved his many dogs he had throughout his life and enjoyed being actively involved in his church and volunteering for the St Vincent De Paul Society. Following his retirement, Nicolas moved to sunny Southern California (Altadena) in 2002. He enjoyed the last three years of his life in Central California (Clovis) with the support and love of his family and grandkids.
A visitation for Nicolas will be held Friday, January 5, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel Fresno, 475 North Broadway, Fresno, CA 93701, followed by a rosary service at 4:00 PM.
Reception to follow.
