Edward Ochoa Espinoza

It is with a heavy heart and great sorrow that we announce the passing Edward Ochoa Espinoza. He passed away surrounded by his family on February 20, 2023.

Edward was born to Eustolio and Socorro Espinoza on November 3rd, 1978 in Watsonville, CA where he spent his entire life.

At the age of 14 he met the love of his life, Dolores Espinoza, whom he later married and started his family with. "Eddie" was a devoted husband and father and loved nothing more than spending time with his children and grandchildren. Eddie's big gracious heart was felt by everyone he encountered and became a Tio to all. He was well respected, very popular and very generous. Eddie would've given the shirt off his back to anyone in need. His life hobbies were making people laugh with his crazy "dad jokes", visiting old friends, popping in on family, and watching his 49ers play every Sunday. He was a die-hard 49er faithful and you knew as soon as he entered a room by the laughter and his infamous "EYYAAA" call that everyone knew.

Eddie was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Espinoza, and his mother Socorro Espinoza.

Eddie is survived by his father, Eustolio Espinoza; his children Alyssia (Alex) Espinoza, Jessica(Moses) Espinoza, Edward(Natalie) Espinoza, and Isaiah Espinoza; his grandchildren Arianna Villarreal, Moses Martinez Jr., and Karly Martinez. As well as his siblings Theresa Espinoza, Monica Espinoza, Lily (Luis) Espinoza and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Rosary and Vigil service will be held Wednesday, March 8 at 7pm at Mehl's Colonial Chapel in Watsonville, CA. Visitation will begin at 5pm. A funeral procession will leave at 8am, on Thursday, March 9 to Healy's Mortuary in Salinas, CA for a blessing by Pastor Vince followed by a witness cremation at 9am. A Celebration of Life to follow at The Grange Hall in Corralitos, CA.

Published in The Pajaronian · March 6, 2023