In Memory
Josephine Esparza (Arostigue)
Born: February 21, 1947, Orange, CA
Died: March 12, 2009, Orange, CA
Arostigue, Josephine "Josie" Esparza, 62, beloved mother and sister, passed away on March 12 at her home in Orange. A native of Santa Ana with 19 years of service in Santa Ana Unified School District, Josephine is survived by her siblings, daughters Claudine, Christine and Deborah, and son Garrick. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church in Santa Ana, with visitation and burial services at Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, California.
Published in Orange County Register on March 19, 2009
Irene Gutierrez (Kelly)
My very good friend since Jr. High at Smedley. I was waiting to see if and when she joined our reunion site.....I am so sad to hear of her passing...I was so anxious to meet up with her again as we had lost contact with each other so many years past...rest in peace my dear friend....
Connie Yvonne Solis (Arellano)
So sorry to hear of Josie's passing! I have fond memories of her both at Jr. high and at Valley!
Tonie Mendoza (Peckham)
Also sorry to hear of Josie's passing. She always looked so neat at Smedley and Valley. Rest in peace.Wilhelmina A Gordon
So sorry to hear of Josie passing, I always remember the fun we had in PE at Smedley and Valley. Rest In Pease my dear friend.
Cathy Morales (Maldonado)
My condolences to the family. I just came across this news and was shocked. She was my best friend in Jr. High and High School. I can still see her smile and hear her laughter. We had so much fun growing up. Rest in peace Josie. Your friend Cathy Morales Maldonado.