Antoinette Eleanor Espinoza
December 9, 1953 - July 18, 2019
Fort Garland resident Antoinette Eleanor Espinoza, 65, went to her eternal rest on July 18, 2019 at San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Eleanor was welcomed into the world on December 9, 1953 in Alamosa, CO, the daughter of Jose Perfecto Espinoza and Eufelia Salazar. Eleanor was an exceptional sister, and aunt who enjoyed bingo, gambling Casa de Amistad, cooking and was an avid Bronco fan. She will be dearly missed. Survivors include brother Robert (Debra) Espinoza of Fort Garland, CO; sister Connie (Maggie) Duarte of Fort Garland, CO; nieces and nephews Gilbert Duarte of Trinchera Ranch, CO; Michael Duarte of Denver, CO; Joetta Chairez, Tina Espinoza (Manuel Martinez), Sinida (Damian) Sanchez, Elaine (Jeremiah) Johnson, Juan Espinoza all of Alamosa, CO. Eleanor was preceded in death by her father Jose Perfecto Espinoza. A Vigil Service with Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at 7:00 PM at the Romero Funeral Chapel in Alamosa. Another Vigil Service will be held on Monday, July 22, 2019 at 10:00 AM with the Mass of the Resurrection to follow at 10:45 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church in Fort Garland, CO. Interment will follow at the Fort Garland Cemetery.
Fort Garland resident Antoinette Eleanor Espinoza, 65, went to her eternal rest on July 18, 2019 at San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Eleanor was welcomed into the world on December 9, 1953 in Alamosa,... View Obituary & Service Information