Alfredo L. Espinosa, 80, from Odessa, was born February 12, 1944, in Alpine and passed away on July 3 in Odessa. He attended high school in Alpine, and after high school, he joined the Army. Once he completed his service to our country, he returned to Alpine to attend Sul Ross State University, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree. His teaching and coaching career began in Crystal City, and he later moved to Odessa and taught at Ector High School and Ector Junior High as a Spanish teacher and coach for over 30 years. There are not enough words to describe how wonderful of a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, teacher, coach, neighbor, etc. he was. No matter how anyone knew or addressed him by either Alfredo, Firo, “Es,” Maestro, Compa, Mr. Espinosa, and last but not least, as Dad… he was someone special to everyone. Anyone he would visit or run into, he could easily

start up a conversation. He enjoyed visiting with family and friends. His conversations would consist of words of wisdom, consoling someone, making one laugh, talking about his trips to Las Vegas, Laughlin, Reno, and Ruidoso, Dallas Cowboys, or simply stopping by and saying hello. He has countless numbers of friends and always seemed to make friends everywhere he would go. He had such great love and fire for life, and it showed through his smile. His love and faith for our Lord were undeniable. He would make sure to attend Mass and pray every day. This is one of many beautiful traits that he and his wife, Irma, have passed on to their children and grandchildren. Although we were not ready to see him leave this world, Our Lord and Savior was ready to call His son, Alfredo L. Espinosa, home. For all of us who knew Alfredo, Firo, Mr. Espinosa, Coach, Grandpa, Dad… we hope and pray he knows he is loved and deeply missed. May he continue to smile in heaven, pray for us all, and rest in heavenly peace. He is survived by his daughter, Norma Jean Espinosa, and son, Robert Espinosa; grandsons, Robert Espinosa, Jr., and Caleb Guajardo; brother, Manuel Espinosa.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel Q. and Esequiel Espinosa; his wife, Irma Espinosa; Brothers: Pablo Espinosa, Simon Espinosa, Juan Espinosa, Modesto Espinosa, Adolfo Espinosa, Leopoldo Espinosa; Sisters: Angelita Olazaba and Isabel Espinosa. Memorial services will be on Saturday, October 26, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine. The Rosary will take place at 9:30 a.m. and Mass at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Holy Angels Cemetery. A Luncheon will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks everyone to donate to one of his favorite charities, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. The Espinosa family says thank you to all family and friends for their condolences and prayers. A Big Thank You to Lewallen Garcia Pipkin Funeral and Staff.