Jose A. Espinoza

Jose Angel Espinoza Jose Angel of Roswell went to be with the Lord, Saturday, September 28, 2024, 2 years and 10 days after his lil’ brother, who went to heaven 9 months after their one and only sister went to heaven. Sadly, the animaniacs are back together. Jose Angel was born May 15, 1987, in El Paso, Texas to Felipe and Cecilia “Cissy” Villa. Jose lived his life in Roswell, NM, and attended Roswell Public Schools. He was employed at AK Sales and Consulting Inc. He enjoyed working out of town, that was his peace. Jose’s greatest gift to his family were his children, 3 sons and 2 daughters, whom he loved dearly. His youngest one, his baby girl Jhenesis, was his eyes and heart. She is his sister all over again. Jose Angel is survived by his parents: Felipe and Cecilia “Cissy” Villa; three sons: Iori Daniel, Cruz Anthony, and Elie Drake Espinoza; two daughters: Reina Chavez and Jhenesis Espinoza; mother of his children, Diane Espinoza; brother, Ricardo Villa and family; sister, Veronica Munoz and family; Crystal Villa and family; Jose was blessed with a huge family who loved him very much. His immediate family surviving him are his uncles: Albert Espinoza and family, Mitch Espinoza and family, Mark Espinoza and family; aunts: Linda Lucero and family, Margie Pizano and family, Sally Juarez and family, Tina Sanchez and family and godmother, Janie Villa and family, Tanya Espinoza and family, and Leann Espinoza and family; Jose was blessed with so many cousins the closest ones to him were the ones who helped him with his grief, Mark Pizano, Mario Villa, Rick Espinoza, and Joel Espinoza; Jose Angel, is also survived by numerous friends: Bobby L. Nani, Jose “Terco”, Dutch, Joe, Jennifer and too many more to mention, but you all know who you are. Jose Angel is preceded in death by his sister, Michelle Nicole Ruiz; brother, Felipe Espinoza Villa; maternal grandparents: Frank and Lupe Espinoza; and paternal grandparents: Manuel and Sirila Villa. The family expresses their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to everyone here and in El Paso that helped us in our time of grief. The GoFundMe by Christina Villa, RISD food service, anonymous donors, family and friends. There will be a Viewing at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 6 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be at St. Peters on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 2 p.m., with burial to follow at South Park Cemetery. Please take a moment and share a kind thought or memory with Jose Angel’s family at www.andersonbethany.com. Pallbearers will be: Rick Espinoza, Mario Villa, Joel Espinoza, Marc Pizano, Jose Cardenas, Joe Dutchover, Alvardo”Nani” Mendoza, Isaac Quintela, Raymond Apodaca and Danny Dutchover. Jose Angel’s tribute was lovingly written by his family.

Jose A. Espinoza

May 15, 2024 - October 1, 2024