Albert Espinosa

Albert Espinosa, 82, of Mira Loma, California was called home to the Lord on April 27, 2018 in Palm Springs, California. Born to Manuel and Hortencia Espinosa (Moreno) on February 18, 1936 in Safford, Arizona, he is survived by daughters Pam Espinosa and Deborah Espinosa both of Seattle, Washington, two brothers, Alex Ortega and Arthur Ortega, both of Phoenix, Arizona, and numerous nieces and nephews and his ex-wife Rosalie Espinosa Lankford, whom he still adored. Predeceased by his beloved second wife Patricia “Patsy” Pearsall Espinosa of Fontana, California, his parents, two brothers, and one sister. After high school, Albert joined the United States Air Force where he served in finance in Japan. Following his service, Albert was a Retail Clerks union member, working for Lucky’s Market for 25 years in the produce department in Orange County, California. He graduated from Cerritos Community College with an Associate Degree in Business. After marrying Patricia, he began doing taxes as Pal Income Tax. He joined the Knights of Columbus in Fontana, California and accepted the position of Financial Secretary. He loved volunteering in the Bingo hall every Wednesday night. He loved to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and all holidays. If he didn’t receive a birthday card from “his girls,” they heard about it. Albert will forever be missed. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. George’s Catholic Church on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 10am in Fontana, California. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the charity of your choice or to the American Diabetes Foundation or the American Heart Association.