John Wayne Esparza. Veteran Korean War. Beloved husband of the late Carmen Markin. Loving father of Cynthia (Stanley) Kurgan, Robert, and the late Edward (Susana). Dearest grandfather of Vanessa, Miles (Michelle), Leslie (Carlos) Magana, Robert Jr. (Geovana), Elliott (Karina), Christina and Chance. Dear great-grandfather of Lena, Sarah, Jillian, Jacob, Starr and Jayna.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 21st from 3:00 - 8:00 pm at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago.
Funeral services will be begin with prayers at the funeral home on Friday, February 22nd starting at 8:45 am and processing to St. Cornelius Church at 5430 W. Foster Avenue in Chicago for a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am.
Interment will follow to St. Adalbert Catholic Cemetery in Niles.
In lieu of flowers donations to St. Mary of the Angels Catholic church, 1850 N. Hermitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622 appreciated.
