Passed away at home peacefully surrounded by her kids and loved ones.
“Rachel” is what everyone knows her by and was an exceptional and amazing woman. She loved those around her and always tried to give others a second chance. She graduated From West Hills College as a Psychiatric Technician. She was employed by the State until she was medically retired. She loved her dog Sandy so much she would make breakfast and serve her first. She loved arts & crafts and enjoyed drawing. She loved to experience life and go on trips with the her husband. She loved being a mom, grandma especially a great grandma. She believed in God and I know she’s rejoicing in Heaven with her loved ones. She will be deeply missed by all that loved and knew her. This was a devastating loss to her entire family, as she was the back bone.
She is survived by her husband Jack Howard of Lemoore, Son Bobby Ray Espinoza & spouse Selena of Visalia, Daughter, Jennifer Espinoza & spouse Emmanuel of Hanford; Son, Carlos Contreras; Daughter, Candelaria Contreras & spouse Henry of Lemoore; Step daughter Chasity Howard & spouse Carlos of Wyoming; Step Son, Thomas Howard & Spouse Lisa of Colorado. Her bonus children Anthony, Mariyha, and Ariyonna Espinoza-Howard of lemoore. Numerous of grandchildren, and 3 great grand daughters- Regin Raquel, Chole, and Annaliya; 4 sisters, Rosanna, Rosalinda, Roberta & Roselva; 6 Brothers, David Hernandez, Reynaldo, Ralph, Ruben, Ray, and Salvador.
She is proceeded in death by her mother & father Candelaria & Rogelio Rossel, 2 children Sergio & Susanna Espinoza, her brothers, George Mora, Roy, Rogelio, Raul, Rigoberto, Rolando Rossel. Nephews, Isaac Donez, Ray Jr, & Raven Rossel; Nieces Roxanne & Rosa Rossel.
Thank you to all who reached out to the family during her end stages and especially thank you to those who helped by sending dinner, gift cards, and prayers during her hospital stays. We the family appreciated every single one of you near and far.
