Was a loving daughter, sister, fiancé, aunt and friend. She was taken from her loved ones way to soon. Gloria Espinosa was born on April 17, 1962 in Santa Barbara, California. She was raised and lived in Santa Barbara her whole life. Gloria passed peacefully on January 9, 2014 with her fiancé by her side. At a young age she began working while also caring for her siblings making sure that they had everything that they needed. Gloria was a hard worker from day one, holding down jobs, sometimes two, and ended her last 25 years of employment at a Behavioral Health organization.
She helped many individuals on a daily basis that loved her deeply. She has impacted many lives, including her clients, friends and family always making sure that everyone around her was taken care of. Gloria enjoyed watching sunsets, taking long drives down the beach, listening to oldies, going to the casino with her fiancé, being around her family and friends and also cooking Sunday night dinner for her daddy. Her legacy will live on in many hearts and will always be remembered as the most compassionate, loving, caring and hard working woman that she was.
Gloria is survived by her father, Alfonso Espinosa; her fiancé, George Lino; sisters and brother, Rita Martinez, Rose Ellen Espinosa, Chito Espinosa and nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, at the Welch-Ryce-Haider downtown Chapel from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. A Rosary will be held Thursday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church at 7:30 pm. Mass will be held Friday, at the church at 10:00
am. Interment will be private. Donations to help with Gloria’s expenses can be made at Chase Bank,
account 3067899558.
Arrangements entrusted to Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels
