OBITUARY
Sara Esparza
March 13, 1965 – January 17, 2021
Sara Guzman Esparza: Born on March 13th, 1965 to Roberto Meno Guzman and Esperanza Michaela Camacho Baez. The second born of twins, at General Hospital in Los Angeles, she shared her loving family with her brothers and sister: Marcos Guzman, Roberto Guzman II, Sandra Trevino, and David Guzman. She was the beloved mother of three children, Sandra Esparza-Rios, Kenneth Esparza, and Christopher Esparza, and a grandmother to three, Ariel, Joey, and Mason, and deeply missed by her soulmate of 15 years, Steven Espinoza. From childhood growing up in City Terrace and East Los Angeles, she lived the philosophy of speaking up and letting her voice be known, never letting anything bring down her bright, nonchalant personality, and caring for those she held dear to her heart. Her family fondly remember her uses of silly phrases and songs: “Someone’s knocking on the door. Someone’s ringing the bell. Do me a favor, Open the door, and let ‘em in.”, “Holla!”, or her acting out her cute animal noises to the delight of her grandchildren and loving embarrassment of her grown children. She idolized Lucille Ball and owned a tremendous amount of “I Love Lucy” collectables, purses, and a variety of different antique items that brought great joy to her. She loved getting dressed up in her makeup and wearing fun wigs or outfits, going out to dance clubs, and taking pictures of herself, nature, her home, and animals. She was never shy, always being the life of the party with her laughter filling the room and starting off the dancing with anyone she could pull onto the floor. She was a storyteller, a jokester, a dancer, a photographer, and a true mother at heart, with love for all of her family, young and old. “We always believed that we don’t ever want to let those in our family go and we know that we will all be together again, no matter what.”
Services
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Graveside Service
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Memories
Sara Esparza
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ADD A MEMORYLeslie Castro
February 26, 2021
Were do I begin but to say I am so heart broken. I wish this was a dream , I kept texting you hoping you would come out of this and we would bring uncle Steven to come take you home , but this was not a dream and instead of picking you up we had to bring uncle Steven to your funeral.Every chance I get I tried to get myself to write but this was really hard . This was one of his hardest days he was scared and heart broken . He loves you so much . I know in my heart you will watch over him .his Angel . Thank you for loving him and taking good care of him . We will treasure all the good times we had together when your voice gets faint I will listen to the message you left me . I will miss your cooking dinner for use hanging out watching tv playing with my Grandkids , I still can’t get myself to tell Kaleena, . I will miss you . Thank you for all the help you have given, for the caring spirt . . John was glade he talk to you . Don’t worry we will take care of uncle Steven for you . We have lost so many loved one I just don’t understand all this . But know that you were loved ♥️ To the Good time girl Treasured memories. Love you .
Lisette Valles
February 24, 2021
Sara, you will be missed forever but never forgotten. Thank you for being you and we will always remember your caring, funny self and always making someone laugh. It's sad to know you won't be by my tio steven side no more but we all know we gained a angel. Thank you for all the good memories I have with you and you will be forever in our hearts. Till we meet again..🕊️
Patricia Jackson
February 24, 2021
The CANO and GUZMAN family living across the street from each other for years and years in City Terrace from East LA our families being unseperable who ever thought both our families would go our separate ways at such a young age crazy right. Remembering going to your house and realizing dang those millions of steep stairs front and to the backyard my gosh always so much fun you and Sandra being my only friends because as you might remember our parents being so strict always keeping an eye on us smh, but always so happy we cracked up laughing even if it was for the dumbest reasons and forever eating because your mom Sra Esperanza always said I was too flaca awesome memories. Ohhhh my goodness remember all the parties at my parents having parties from BIRTHDAYS to BAPTISMS sheesh just about any kind of party that came to mind pretty crazzzzy but memories where the best thank you Sara it was a pleasure till we meet again. Thank you LORD JESUS for putting the twins Sandra and Sara in my path. Beautiful you will be missed
Gina Garcia
February 23, 2021
Sara ,
U will truly be missed May u rest in paradise
Love u always
GINA
Sabrina Espinoza
February 22, 2021
Just want to say u were a beautiful soul and great person. I thank u for keeping my uncle Steven happy n caring for him as u loved everyone around you. U will be missed but not forgotten. U always had smile on ur face n loved being around n making everyone laugh or smile. Till we meet again I'll keep the good memories of u in my heart. I love u Sara
Julia Hernandez
February 18, 2021
So thankful to Have known you Sara. We all Love and miss You Deeply ...
Wherever a beautiful soul has been ,there is a trail of beautiful memories
Daniel Trevino
February 15, 2021
Tia, it's so hard writing this because words cannot fully explain the pain we are all feeling right now. We cannot fully write how much we love you, how much we miss you, how much we want to hear your voice, your laughter, your sayings, or hear you sing again. How much we wish to be able to see you smile, dance, and show this world how to have fun again. We can't fully put to words what you brought to us tia, because you have always been bigger than life. But, thankfully, we will always have those great memories with you. Great memories you have given us, that will forever bring us joy and happiness in even the darkest times. Thank you tia for your love, and thank you for all the laughs and smiles you have ever given us and will continue to give us. I miss you, and love you so much tia!
Lorena Luera
February 14, 2021
Man Sara it’s so crazy how life turns out you were always calling me checking up on me making sure I was good, you were the only lady I ever seen my uncle with I remember when I was little and I wanted to shave my legs and my uncle said no but you called me to the restroom and showed me how to shave them for the first time ever your going to be missed always I love you
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February 11, 2021
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February 11, 2021
Danitza Hernandez
February 11, 2021
My beautiful cousin Sara, I’m lost for words. It still feels unreal. The last time I heard your voice was on October 14th 2020 at 4:01pm. I remember I was just getting off work when the phone rang and it was you. The picture that I have for your contact is of Thalia because you always used to tell me that you looked like her and that I should just call You “la flor”. ☺️ we talked for a while, got caught up and we reminisced on the good old days when my mom and I would go over to your house up the street and we would play lotería, my tia and tio, my mom and you would drink coffee and talk for hours while I would play with Pebbles and Daniela. I always looked forward to going over. We also talked about 4th of July and how we would set up the chairs in the front lawn and watch the fires works from West Covina high school. We were talking about this because of everything that has been going on these days and how we wished we could go back to those times. It’s crazy how our last conversation was us remembering the good times we shared. Im always going to remember that last conversation i had with you. You always checked up on me and my family to see how we were all doing. Even if you were on your break or lunch at work, you would call real quick. Thank you for that. My family and I love you so much Sara and I know you knew that. I’m thankful for the memories I have with you that I will always cherish. You are one of a kind, a true gem! Until we meet again my beautiful cousin.
Hector Rios
February 9, 2021
Dear Sara, I am glad to have many special memories with you. You were always good to me & the sweetest mother-n-law ever. You always gave me good advice and did an exceptional job raising the woman I fell in love with & for this I am forever in your gratitude. You were truly an amazing kind hearted woman who had so much strength, courage and faith in our lord and in life. I will cherish the conversations we had and will always hold you close in my heart. I miss you so much and promise to always take good care of your daughter & family.
Joey Guzman
February 9, 2021
I’m lost of words knowing your not here nomore it’s crazy Bc I didn’t think this day will come I never prepared for this day but it’s okay I’ll be fine . But lemm start off by staying thank you for everything u did for me, thank you for all the laughs we had together all the hugs and kisses I’ll never forget all of that i will cherish all of that for life . Thank you for being the best grandma you can be I truly love you will all my heart even doe I didn’t show it that much I promise you I did words can’t even explain how much I loved you beyond then yu thought but I’m lost of words but other den that I love you ❤️ and I’ll see you soon 🕊
Sandra Esparza
February 8, 2021
Dear Mom, I have so many fond memories of you its nearly impossible to express it in words, like the moments we would conversate about how your day went and the goofy jokes you would tell me to make me laugh & smile. The funniest one that you last told me was... Q:" What do call an alligator with a vest on?..... A: an inVESTigator!"hahaha I remember hearing it and laughing all night long. Also the funny monkey sounds you would make aloud in public to embaress us and make us laugh. Or the many phone calls you would make a day to check up on your kids and grandchildren. These are some of the greatest moments I will miss the most. You were the best mother/father and grandmother we could have ever wished for and are truly blessed to have had you in our lives.
And don't worry Mommy , "When someone is knocking at the door and ringing the bell , I'll always do you the favor and let them in!"
Thank you Mommy for being the sweetest person in the world and don't worry we will alway's " Holla at a Ballaaa!
kenneth Esparza
February 8, 2021
I miss you so much mom. I can still hear your voice telling me a funny joke, or funny song. I miss your laugh, your warm hugs you would give me. I miss you your phone calls telling me about your day. I know I will see you again, but untill that day I will see you In my dreams Mom. I love you Mom
Buddy Guzman
February 5, 2021
Reyna Guzman
February 5, 2021
David Guzman
February 5, 2021
There are no words that can describe how much I miss you Sis
Mark Anthony Guzman
February 3, 2021
Tia you were quite the character funny loving caring very energetic I don’t how you had so much energy I need a energy drink to have your energy I miss a lot I miss our talks on the phone and when my dad gave me the news it hurt me cause we were not gonna talk on the phone and you called me at work one time and I couldn’t talk cause I was so busy I wish I could of talked to you more you always made me dance at party’s even tho I’m not a dancer and you loved taking selfie’s and liking my photos on Instagram I love you tia always and forever
Mark Anthony Guzman
February 3, 2021
Tia you were the most energetic loving and caring tia you always would call me at work and you know I miss your calls cause I would enjoy talking to you trying to get me up to dance with you always taking pictures with me I’m always gonna remember and love you tia always and forever save me a spot so we can dance and take selfie’s
Angel Cruz
February 2, 2021
It was an honor to have known such a positive and out going person. She was the life of the party, there was never a dull moment when you were around her. She loved to make her family laugh and it didn’t matter if it made her look silly. Apart from being funny she was also kind. She welcomed me and treated me as family and I will never forget that. May you rest in paradise.
Isaiah Guzman
February 2, 2021
Tia I know I never called you my (Nina) I knew you were my Nina I just wasn’t used to calling you Nina haha . Throughout all these year growing up you were so fun to be around always bringing a smile to my face but just mine everybody too. Growing up Tia was hard for me but you showed me what always having a good time be being positive is no matter what my problems maybe. Thank you Tia for alway uplifting everybody’s spirits I love and miss you so much
Dylan Guzman
February 1, 2021
I love you and miss you
Leticia Guzman
February 1, 2021
Prima siempre te recordaré con esa hermosa sonrisa.Recuerdo los tiempos con tia Pelancha y como reíamos juntas.
No nos miramos por mucho tiempo y luego en la reunión familiar nos volvimos a ver y tu igual,sonriendo y cantando como siempre.Algun día nos volveremos a ver Sarita .
Daniela Trevino
February 1, 2021
Tia I miss you so much! You gave us so much life! You were funny loving and truly an amazing Tia. I’m missing your snap chat calls, I’m missing you singing your song. I missing your laugh and your random monkey noise. Tia my memory with you I hold so dear was all those times you spent the night at our house you made me and my sister laugh so much. My last talk with you we were talking about your wedding ideas and Tia I wish I truly wish those would of came true but Tia just know they were so beautiful. I love you so much and honestly writing this is so hard. May you fly high may your laughter fill the sky and may your beauty forever be remembered love you always and forever!
“Someone knocking on the door someone ringing the bell do me a favor open the door and em in”
Sandra (Pebbles) Treviño
February 1, 2021
First off if you’re reading this and you know the song singing it out loud for her right now.
Someone’s knocking on the door. Someone’s ringing the bell. Do me a favor and open the door and let em in ohh yeahhh uhh huh.
Man tia where do I even begin...My favorite memories of you is seeing you with my mom and man did you guys always have a great time. Or watching you dance and sing at the top of your lungs because you didn’t care how you looked or sounded since you were having the time of your life. However, having sleepovers with you is for sure top 10. You had us laughing all night and getting us in trouble while you pretend to be asleep and then tell us “I told you girls not to play around so late” ahaha 🤣 You always wanted us to have a great time and we did tia. I will never forget those nights. Thank you for making my childhood with you so much fun! And for teaching me at such a young age how to be a great tia.
Man do I miss our Snap video calls so much right now...Thank you for always giving me advice when I need it and for always knowing when I really wasn’t okay. Thank you for reminding us always that life, although at times can be difficult, it is still beautiful and worth living it to the fullest. Thank you, for all the great memories and all the smiles and laughter you brought into our lives. For all the crazy monkey noises and singing that song that will forever be stuck in our heads. You have always been an Angel in my eyes tia, you just now have your wings and I hope you continue to soar high. I know for a fact you’re making everyone laugh up there just like you did and still do down here. Love you so much tia now and forever and don’t worry about my mom we all got her.
Cheers to you beautiful!
Steven Espinoza
February 1, 2021
I am very thankful for having you in my life . You were a great companion I wish you were still here . I love you and I will forever miss you .
Brenda Guzman
February 1, 2021
Where do I start , your the sister that I never had we had our ups and downs serious talks and we got plastered together ( well you got plastered )🤣 but through it all you always made me laugh weather it was making monkey noises 🙈or singing someone’s knocking on the door somebody ringing the bell...Don’t worry I’ll do you the favor Sara and let em in . God I Miss you fly high sis 🕊keep the lord laughing . I Love and miss u so much 💕
Jazmine Guzman
February 1, 2021
Tia, I love you so much and I’m going to miss you. Thank you for being such an amazing soul and for teaching me to be kind, crazy and unbothered. You were and always will be a ray of sunshine that will never dim and will continue to shine bright, so I know that when the sun is shining and the day is beautiful its you❤️Thank you for all the memories and funny moments we shared. I love you Tia I’ll see you again...keep shining and dancing in the sky🕊🤍
Ariel Guzman
January 31, 2021
Thank you so much grandma for all that you have done for me. You were such a beautiful person and was loved so much! I love you so much grandma and your name will continue to live with us for everyone to know how special you were ❤️ See you soon grandma love you
Marco Guzman
January 31, 2021
Sara you will be missed so much thank you for all the good memories you gave us.
Until we meet again we love you. Marco ,Rosie