Rosario Espinoza Rivera

Rosario Espinoza Rivera passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and close friends on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. She was 76.

Rosario loved attending family gatherings and spending time with her family and friends. Her life was committed to her family and their happiness. Rosario was a very caring, generous and loving person. She always showed support for others when in need and was always willing to lend a helping hand. She will be missed by everyone her heart touched.

Rosario was preceded in death by her husband; Jose Leyva Rivera and children; Heriberto Adan Rivera and Jose (Chepe) Rivera,

She is survived by her children; Julio Rivera, Guadalupe Martinez, Jeronimo Rivera, Angel Rivera and Rosario C. Martinez. Five sisters, five brothers, 29 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2014 from 5:00-9:00-PM at Ave Maria Memorial Chapel, 609 Main St., Watsonville with a citation of the Rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 31, 2014 at AM at the chapel with interment to follow at Valley Public Cemetery, 2445 East Lake Ave., Watsonville.