Olivia Mary Espinoza

October 30, 1939 - September 20, 2019

San Luis resident Olivia Mary Espinoza, 79, went to her eternal rest on September 20, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side. Olivia was welcomed into the world on October 30, 1939 in San Luis, Colorado, the daughter of Joe DeHerrera and Anna Marie Marez DeHerrera. She was united in marriage to Charlie Espinoza on June 1962. The two shared a long and loving union of 57 years, until his passing. A devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend who enjoyed sewing, cooking, making tamales, attending church, helping with church fundraisers and reading her bible. Her greatest joy in life came from the time she was able to spend with her family and friends. Survivors include her daughter Norma Jean Ramirez (Joseph Quintana) of San Pablo, CO; sons Rick (Delma) Espinoza of McAllen, TX; Randy Espinoza of San Luis, CO; 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, sisters Ruth Perez of San Luis, CO; Betty Atencio of Colorado Springs, CO; Agatha Medina of San Luis, CO; half-sister Mary Olivas of Colorado Springs, CO; brother Fred (Louise) DeHerrera of Colorado Springs, CO. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Olivia was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Anna DeHerrera, husband Charlie Espinoza, son Charles Espinoza Jr., brothers Maclovio, Adonis, Henry, Alfonso and Billy DeHerrera, Chris Maez and one sister Elsie Gallegos. A Prayer Service will be held on Friday, September 27, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the Apostolic Church located at 700 Alfonso Street in San Luis. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 10:00 AM also at the Apostolic Church in San Luis. Interment will follow at the Apostolic Cemetery.