Samuel Albert Espinoza

April 27, 1933 - February 22, 2022

Sanford resident Samuel Albert Espinoza, 88, passed away peacefully February 22, 2022 at Penrose Medical Center in Colorado Springs, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 27, 1933, the beloved son of Victor Espinoza and Irene Silva Espinoza. Sam was well known in the community from the work he did as a local butcher. He always had a smile and was a friend to all. On his free time he enjoyed going fishing, watching TV, especially westerns and he was the story teller of the family who loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren. Sam was kind and compassionate and will be dearly missed. He will live on through his daughters Cathy (Israel) Rivera of Manassa, CO; Victoria Espinoza of Alamosa, CO; Lori (Luis) Salas of Denver, CO; Ramona Espinoza of Alamosa, CO; Melanie (Aaron) Crowther of St. George, UT; sons Frank (Carmelita) Espinoza of Alamosa, CO; Danny (Chayito) Espinoza of Alamosa, CO; close friend who was like a son William (Gina) Jaramillo of Alamosa, CO; 18 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, sisters Eloisa Salazar of Pueblo, CO; Erlinda Martinez of Gypsum, CO; Eva Martinez of Buena Vista, CO; Rose Jaramillo of Denver, CO; brothers Art Espinoza and Julian Espinoza both of Sanford, CO. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Samuel was preceded in death by his parents Victor and Irene Espinoza, sons Sammy Espinoza, Frankie Espinoza, Greg Espinoza and one daughter Irene Espinoza, CO. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the Romero Funeral Chapel in Alamosa. Interment will follow at the Sanford Cemetery, To leave online condolences please visit romerofuneralhomes.com. The care of arrangements has been entrusted to Romero Funeral Home of Alamosa.