Jesusita Elizabeth "Jessie" Espinoza

Jesusita C. "Jessie" Espinoza, 74, of San Angelo passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at her residence. Rosary will be held at 6:00pm on Thursday, February 19th at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass will be held at 11:00am on Friday, February 20th at the St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home. Jessie was born on January 19, 1941 in San Angelo to Macario and Beatrice (Fuentes) Contreras. Jessie was a caregiver for the elderly for a number of years, after which she turned her attention to keeping the children of parents who worked at Blue Cross and Blue Shield. There were many children that she took care of starting as an infant only to have them grow up and become like grandchildren to her. They were very special to her and held a special place in her heart. Jessie will be deeply missed by all those whose lives she has touched. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Carolina Biera and Ascusana Rodriquez, son Bobby Chappa and grandson David M. Chappa. Jessie is survived by her husband, Ruben Espinoza, daughter, Patricia Chappa, son, Raymond Chappa, son, David Chappa and brother, Eddie Contreas All of San Angelo; brother, Arturo Contreas of Rialto, CA; grandsons, Robert A Chappa, II; Joseph M. Chappa, Gabriel Chappa all three of Fontana, CA, granddaughter, Elizabeth M Torres of San Angelo, grandson, Christopher J Chappa of College Station; great-granddaughter, Jasmine N. Torres; great-grandson, Alex Torres both of San Angelo and great-granddaughter, Sienna Chappa of Fontana, CA. and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ray Chappa, David Chappa, Christopher Chappa, Wayne Warren, Andrew Perez and Zane Perez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Alex Torres and Art (Gordo) Contreras. Jessie's obituary and memorial guestbook may be viewed online at RobertMassie.com