Maria Roberta “Bobbi” Espinoza 78, passed away at home on April 5, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in La Garita, CO on June 8, 1942. Her father Joe M. and mother Priscilla Arellano, In laws Samuel & Alicia Espinoza, Brothers Buddy (Fidella), Dave (Elsie), Fred (Barbara), Sister Annie Valdez, Brother-in-laws Leonard Valdez, Herman Gallegos, and Bob Quintana preceded her in death. To cherish her memory she leaves behind her loving husband of 59 years Wilfred, Son Wayne (Lupe) Espinoza, Daughters Wanda (Dan) Vigil, and Yvette (Brian) Medina. Grandchildren Sabrina, Wayne II (Alana) Espinoza, Tinisha (David) Arguello, Daniel “Danny V” Vigil, Jaidyn & Johnathan Medina. Great Grandchildren Alexiah, Makana, Joseph, Jeremiah, Jacob and Jordan.
Siblings Josie Valdez, Alice Gallegos, Walter (Bridget) Arellano, Virginia Quintana, Anthony (Rose) Arellano, Brother-in-law Alex Valdez and Sister-in-laws Josie Trujillo, Merlene Montez, Elsie Trujillo, and Nancy (Phil) Herrera. Numerous nieces and nephews.
Bobbi retired after 24 years from School District 60 from Nutritional Services. She was a member of the Women of the Moose, loved the Colorado Rockies, bowling, playing cards, and spring time flowers.
Bobbi loved spending time with her family and gave so much love, support and faith and fought a 13 year battle of Dementia. Thank you to the CNA’s, RN’s, Social Workers and Chaplain from New Century Hospice that took amazing care of our momma for 3 years. You all were amazing and Echo, Nicole, Myra & Josie for the final days of her care.
Rosary Thursday, April 15 at 6:00 pm Angelus Chapel and Funeral Mass Friday, April 16 at 2:00 pm at St. Mary Help of Christians Church.