Rita is survived by her daughter Patricia Martinez-Ortega; granddaughter Danielle Castaneda, her grandson's Joe Luis Rincon Jr, Vincent Rincon and Steven Rincon.
Rita was preceded in death by her husband Manuel M. Esparza and grandson Frank Manuel Rincon.
Rita and Manuel were happily married for 51 years. She was caring and loving. Rita worked for EOC for about 23 years. She enjoyed spending time at the Firebaugh Senior Center making crafts and visiting with friends, along with attending services at Truth Tabernacle Pentecostal Church.
Rita also leaves behind 11 great grandchildren and numerous family and friends to cherish her memory.
A funeral service for Rita will be held Friday, August 18, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel Fresno, 475 North Broadway, Fresno, CA 93701. Following the funeral service will be a committal service from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Fresno Memorial Gardens, 175 South Cornelia Ave, Fresno, CA 93706.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.tinklerfuneralchapel.com for the Esparza family.
