Obituary of Eddie Esparza

Eddie Esparza was born in Severance, CO on 11/10/1930 to Eusebio and Ladislada Esparza.

As a 21 year old man, he enlisted into the US Marine Corp in August 1951 as a Small Arms Expert.  While serving during the Korean War, he was wounded in action.  He was Honorably Discharged in August, 1953 as a Purple Heart recipient and received numerous medals for his service to his country.

Shortly after returning to Colorado, he met his future wife of 46 years - Jessie Santoya.  They had two children - son Mark and daughter Rachel.

He worked in the auto body repair industry for 27 years and for the Denver Public Schools for 7 years.   His hobbies were fishing, camping and fixing almost anything that needed repair.  He was known to many as "Mr. Fix-it". 

He is survived by his children - Mark (Vickey) Esparza and Rachel (Shirley) Esparza;  five grandchildren - Nikki (David) Hess, James (Tonya) Esparza, Michael (Lindsay) Esparza, Derek (Sydney) Esparza, Dana (Richard) Swafford and seven great-grandchildren.  

Funeral Services will begin at Holy Cross Church - 9371 Wigham St., Thornton,CO 80229 on Thursday July 15, 2021.  Viewing 10:30am-11 am; Rosary 11-11:30am and  a Funeral Mass 11:30 - 12:30 pm.  Committal at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver, CO at  2:00 pm. Staging Area A. The reception will follow the committal service at VFW Post 9644 - 2680 W. Hampden Ave, Sheridan, CO 80110.