Maria Del Carmen Espinoza, was called home by God and our Blessed Mother on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. In the weeks prior to her passing, she had happily celebrated her 80th birthday and the 17th anniversary of her kidney transplant.
Carmelita, as she was lovingly called by family and friends, was a devoted woman of faith to the Catholic Church and the Virgin de Guadalupe. She was a dedicated member of the St. Monica’s Parish Guadalupana Association and served, for many years, as a teaching assistant for the Religious Education program.
She will be fondly remembered for her “bendiciones,” earnest conversations and sage advice, her many “dichos” and invitations for cafecito (an invitation she would not allow you to refuse). Carmelita had a zest for life! She loved ice cream and pan dulce, “rib breaking” hugs, and music, especially singing and dancing. She loved to laugh! She always had a story to tell and her lively spirit could fill up a room!
She is survived by her daughter Concepcion “Connie” Espinoza and sister Maria (Jesus Maria) Lopez, her sisters-in-law, Aida Encinas, Beatriz Espinosa, Mercedes Carrizosa, and Eva Espinoza, a great many nieces, nephews, her dear friends and the beloved children who had adopted her as an honorary “nanita.”
Preceded in death by her husband Oscar, parents Juanita and Manuel, parents-in-law, Jacinto and Mercedes, sister Evelia, brothers Santos and Pedro, brothers-in-law Mariano, Victor, Daniel, Marcos, Fausto, and Armando, sisters-in-law Maria and Irma, nieces Angelica and Ruth, nephew Luis Rene, nephew-in-law Gilberto and great-nephew Pedro. Heaven surely rejoices as they all welcome her home.
Maria Del Carmen Espinoza, age 80, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Maria Del Carmen was born March 21, 1942.
A visitation for Maria Del Carmen will be held Sunday, April 24, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Funeraria del Angel South Lawn, 5401 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706. A rosary service will occur Sunday, April 24, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, 5401 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706. A funeral service will occur Monday, April 25, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St Monica Roman Catholic Parish, 212 W Medina Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756. A graveside service will occur Monday, April 25, 2022 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.funerariadelangelSL.com for the Espinoza family.
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