Lemuel Rudy Esparza

Lemuel is survived by his son, Walker Slade Esparza of Greeley and Jessica Andrews, mother of Walker; mother, Geraldine Walker of Greeley; father, Manuel Esparza (Debbie) of Greeley; two brothers, Exzavior Esparza of Greeley and Dreamer Esparza of Windsor; sister, Destiny White of Greeley; grandparents, Doody Walker-Hintz and Butch, Hintz of Greeley, Lilia Franklin and Ramon of Greeley; great-grandmother, Manuela Sustita of El Paso, Texas; niece, Razakel Esparza of Greeley and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Terrell Walker Sr., Wolf Maldoff and an uncle, Terrell Walker Jr.

Lee Esparza was an energetic young man who brought life, light and laughter into the lives of everyone blessed with his presence. Lee was a great father, partner, son, brother and friend, loving those in his life with a depth unimaginable. His hugs, smiles, jokes and laughter are irreplaceable and will forever hold a place in the hearts of many. You will be greatly missed, but will never be forgotten.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2014 followed by Celebration of Life at 1:00 p.m. both at Stoddard Funeral Home.

Please visit www.stoddardsunset.com to sign an online guestbook.