Jose was born on March 28, 1955 in Tijuana Baja CA, Mexico to Juana and Alfonso Espinoza. He was one of 7 children: Manuel, Maria Elena, Ana Maria, Alfonso, Miguel and Juana Ynez. When Jose was 4 years old, the family migrated to the United States and called Encinitas, California their new home. He grew up attending San Dieguito High School, where he excelled in track and field. On June 3rd of 1995 he married the love of his life, Loretta. They shared this special day with many of their loved family and friends in Oceanside, CA. Together, they had 3 children: Joe, Jessica and Jay. Jose spent most of his adult life working hard as an auto-painter. His hobbies included raising a family, playing baseball, going to concerts, playing video games, grilling and camping. Some of his favorite times were to take his grandchildren, Sofia and Tyler to play in the park. He lived for the moments he could spend with his family. He was generous with sharing his wisdom and kindness with others and had an unforgettable sense of humor.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Celestino and Anita Solorio, his brother, Manuel Espinoza, and mother, Juana Espinoza.
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