Arnulfo P. Esparza

Passed away at his home in San Jose on Jan. 6, 2009. Husband of Leonor Esparza of San Jose. Father of Arnold E. Esparza Jr. of San Jose, Edward J. Esparza of Los Angeles, Ascencion Esparza of San Jose and Concepcion Esparza of Los Angeles. Brother of Daniel P. Esparza of San Jose. A native of Juchipila, Zac., Mexico. He moved to the Santa Clara Valley in 1951 and has resided here since. He retired from the Norton Company of Santa Clara and enjoyed gardening and taking care of his small orchard. Vigil Monday, Jan. 12, 2008 – 7:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy. Funeral Mass Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 – 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary’s Church, Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Gilroy.