Name: Porter Loring Mortuary - McCullough
Address: San Antonio, TX

'I met James last year at USAA, but my sister Melba knew him from high school. He will truly be missed.'

'James, you are indeed a great friend. I enjoyed all the ski trips, Missions Baseball games and going out to lunch. You will be missed. Rest in Pease buddy.'

'My sincere condolances on James' passing. I've know James since he started at USAA back in the early 1980's. He was a good friend and I am so sorry for him and his family. We had many good times together during and after work hours. He was always in a good mood and I never heard him say a bad word about anyone and vice versa. Everyone liked and respected him. I will keep him in my memory and once again you have my sincere condolances.'

'I only met James on the Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The whole time we were there he was always sharing his tech knowledge with those of us who needed help. I am so sorry for your loss.'

'My deepest sympathy to the family. James was a good respectful man. I have many memories of us working together.'

'My condolences to the family. James was a great guy. He will be missed.'

'Dear James, May you continue your journey to heaven. I am sad that we never got to share some travel time together in Guatemala. May you find a resting place in the arms of the Lord.

'James, you were my "Best Man" at my wedding and always will be in my heart and my memories of you. You will be missed! 
~ Brad'

'I will always remember the good times w/ James whether it was playing volleyball or going on trips. James was a true and loyal, friend and he will be missed dearly. Rest in peace.'

'James brought people together. I have many friends in my life who James introduced me to. I am thankful for your friendship brother. I miss you.'

'God bless James in to heaven. He was a kind, giving person who would always help others. Always assisting when help was needed, be it at the office of volunteering for Season of Sharing and other volunteer events. You will truly be missed James. Rest in peace.'

'We have many fond memories of James. He was a hard worker and enjoyed life. May he rest in peace. May God grant the family comfort in this loss.'

'Peace to you everyone left to celebrate James' life. Take comfort from the thought that he lived every day.

'I am deeply saddened & shocked to hear of James' passing. He was an incredible person & friend. He was very kindhearted & a rare gem. I hope he knew that.

'I am saddened by James' death, but am pleased to know that he is in a peaceful place. I knew James from our sports at USAA. May he rest in peace.'

'Known James his entire USAA career; his welcoming smile and warm heart will not be forgotten. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.'

'As a former co-worker at USAA with James I have many fond memories of a hard working, fun loving Christian. May he now rest in peace in the arms of Our Lord.'

'From his intense loyalty to his unique spirit to his keen wit to his contageous cheerfulness-- James was quite simply the kind of person the rest of us wish we could be.

'Our prayers are with the Espinosa family. Heaven got another beautiful soul for God's Army.'

'James was one of my Dearest Friends for over 32 Years. We met when he was 19 at UTSA, and he Tutored me in my Freshman Programming Class. James was Everything Good, Honorable, and Intelligent to me. He was greatly influential and pivotal in my decision to enter the I.T. Industry in 1983. He even sent me a Dozen Yellow & Pink Roses at IBM to Congratulate me when I got my first Marketing Position with IBM in San Antonio, TX. We maintained a Close Friendship for 32 years, always Encouraging each other to Overcome any and all Life AND IT Obstacles.

'I was friends with James in the 80s and 90s. If ever there was someone who lived life to the fullest, it was him. I always looked forward to hearing of his travel adventures accompanied by that mischievous smile. He was a true gem. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.'

'Blessings to James' family and dearest friends. I appreciated his company on the recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land. May his soul rest in peace!'

'Espinosa family, On behalf of my parents Filomeno and Erlinda Flores and my Family I would like to express to you all our deepest sympathy on the death of your beloved son, brother, Uncle and cousin. We will keep you all in our prayers. Wish we could be there.'

'My sincere condolences to the Espinosa family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. 
I am a retired usaa employee but while I was there I had many opportunities to work with James. He was the most kind, respectful, and thoroughly knowledgeable young man. He made my job easier because he really knew and enjoyed his. He will surely be missed. 
Rest in peace James .'

'I was blessed to have known James. Gone too soon. You will be missed. RIP.'

'I worked with James years ago and whenever I saw him he had a big smile on his face. May God comfort your family now that you are on your eternal journey.'

'My sincere condolences to all the Espinosa family. Rest in peace James.'

'I am deeply saddened to hear of James' departure. My prayers for James and his family.'

'You were gone too soon from earth. Our Lord has you in his kingdom now. Until we meet again - may you make the stars shine brightly for your friends and family.... And thank you for all you've done'

'James one one of my first mentors at USAA in 1999. He was always extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and kind. I shared some of his interest in music and attended several rock concerts with him. I feel blessed to have known him and I'm sure he is happy upstairs and doing good things there, like he did with us on earth.'

'My  aches for all who knew & loved James May God continue to hold & carry each of you through this sad time.'

'James was a very sweet man and friend.My heart breaks with his loss. I know he is with his Lord and is now an angel watching over us all. Prayers are lifted up for his family as they begin the difficult journey of going on in his absence. God's Blessings to you all, always!'

'I only have known James for a short time. We met on the pilgrimage to the Holy Land. We shared a bus seat for a couple of days ans a pizza while in New York. It was a shock to hear about his death. I will miss him.'

'Very sorry to hear of your sudden departure from this earth. May you rest in peace and the Lord be with your family during this time.'

'We are so glad we had the chance to share our pilgrimage to the Holy Land with James. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. Rest in the arms of the Lord, James.'

'I am so saddened to hear my friend James passed away. My memories of James go back to the mid 80's. So many good times were had at v-ball, ski trips, parties etcHe was always living his life to the fullest. Thank you James for being my friend, you will always be remembered with the fondest of memories. 
Michelle Damico'

'R.I.PARADISE my friend....say hello to my mother for me...she will also welcome you to Heaven.....allen'

'My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, R.I.P. my friend, you will be missed, thank you for being there, when I needed someone to talk, another angel is gone,'

'So many fond memories. Rest in peace my friend.'

'I can't even begin to count the number of ski trips that I went on with James or the countless sand volleyball matches we played in but I know that he is leaving a huge void in my heart. Rest in peace my friend......'

'So very saddened by this news. My deepest condolences to the Espinosa family. Rest in peace James.'

'You'll be missed primo. Even though I didn't get to know you well in person I felt like it did. It was fun to watch you grand adventures on facebook.'

'Prayers to the family. Such a shock. I went to Southwest with James. We had some fun arm wrestling matches. Enjoyed watching him and the band. One halftime show he broke out and did the rubber chicken...It was great. Again prayers for James and his family. Glad I was able to be his friend.......'

'May your light shine brightly in heaven.'

'James was a true friend and Costa Rica fishing buddy. Rest in peace, brother and enjoy your eternal rewards.'

'I will miss you my tico tex zipline buddy!'

'When I met James,we both were very young, skinny, and dark haired. Spent many years in band together in Junior and High school. He was always kind hearted and a pleasure to talk to...especially chatting about traveling the world. He will be remembered and missed. GOD be with your family...may you rest in peace.'

'I am very thankful I got to meet you James. Your kindness , your faith, great sense of humor and love for traveling and life touched mine. I'm sure you got a fast pass to Heaven and are reunited now with your loved ones rejoicing in His presence. 
We will see you again... 
My most sincere condolences to all the Espinosa family.'

'James was a gentle spirit and a gentleman. It was a privilege to share the experience of being a pilgrim in the Holy Land with such a kind person.'

OBITUARY

James Lee Espinosa

June 5, 1962 – March 31, 2015

Porter Loring Mortuary - McCullough

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