Our beloved Joe C. Esparza, age 61, resident of Austin was called to rest by our Heavenly Father after a long and lengthly illness on Tuesday, March 29, 2005. Survivors include: Beloved wife of 43 years Josie ?Vera? Esparza, Daughters; Carol Esparza-Saldana, Dolores Gonzalez/Husband Miguel, Elizabeth Esparza, Monica Estrada, Sons; Michael Esparza/wife Katherine, and Joe Esparza, Jr., Brother; Nicolas Rangel, Sisters; Adelia Sanchez, and Mary Martinez. 19 Grandchildren, 7 Great-Grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by his Parents; Ray Esparza and Eufemia Ruiz, Brother; Ernest Esparza; Sister; Elida Cantu. Recitation of rosary Thursday, 7:30pm, Mission Funeral Home Chapel (East). Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Friday, 1:00pm at Dolores Catholic Church, Rev Fr. Ed Kadzielawski, CSC to officiate. Interment will follow in Assumption Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Grandsons: Jerry Lopez, Jr., Patrick Palomo, Ray Lopez, Christopher Sengsourichanh, Jacob Esparza and Joe Angel Gonzalez. Honorary pallbearers are Michael A. Esparza, Jr., and Bennie C. Estrada. The Family wishes to thank Girling Hospice and Capital Dialysis for his care.