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Anita Espinoza Obituary

A beloved wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma, aunt and friend, Anita Mary Espinoza, 83 years old, passed away peacefully at her home in Colorado Springs on January 7, 2016.

Born on November 3,1932 to Justiniano Gonzales and Emilia St. Clair in San Luis Valley. Annie also had two sisters and two brothers.

She fell in love with Allen Lee Espinoza at a dance and they married on October 28, 1959 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They were married for 57 years.

Annie is survived by her husband Allen, two daughters; Sandra (Jason Quintana) Espinoza, Margaret (Tommy) Barela, son; Allen Lee (Deborah) Espinoza Jr., grandchildren; Jason Espinoza, Paul B. (Gabrielle) Maes, Amanda (Matthew) Wright, Michael Maes, Miranda Barela, Breyonna Jaramillo and two great- grandchildren; Layla and Kaydence Maes.

She was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Espinoza.

Rosary, 9:00AM, Thursday, January 14, 2016 at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 5354 US-85/87, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80911.

Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00AM, Thursday, January 14, 2016 at St. Dominic Catholic Church.

Interment, Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Annie will be greatly missed and we will cherish every memory had with her.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Jan. 13, 2016.

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Amy Watson

January 14, 2016

Margaret, I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. I haven't seen your mom in quite awhile but my mom always keeps me informed on all the old neighbors. God Bless, Amy

Al (Alfred) Cordova

January 12, 2016

Lee: Found the message on our machine when we returned from the Valley of your wife's passing. Sincerest sympathies and condolences. May you find comfort in knowing she is now at peace and in the company of your late son, Jeff. God Bless You!

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