Obituary of Pete Espinoza

Pete Espinoza 04/23/1950-06/12/2013 It is with a very heavy heart I write this. Pedro R. Espinoza "Pete", Husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin, coach, teacher, business man, counselor, protector....passed away from a sudden illness on June 12, 2013. There are not enough words to describe the loss of a man who meant so much to so many. If you knew him, you have the details of his life in your heart, as he was a loving and gentle man. Pete was the owner and co-founder of Laminating Services Company, Established 1975. He was instrumental in leading youth Soccer as a coach for Simi Valley F.C. Premier in the 1980's and 1990's. Pete's legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched at home, at work, and on the field. Pete was a humble man who lived life with quiet confidence. Although Pete was not perfect, he loved unconditionally, he lived without confrontation, he was not aggressive with others. Pete was a strong man. He loved his family and friends endlessly. He protected and provided for others right down to the end of his amazing life. We will always remember Pete smiling, his laughter in our ears, his kindness to others, and his larger than life presence. Dad, we have released you to the heavens so you don't have to suffer here on earth. We all love you so much and you will be greatly missed. Pete is survived by his wife of 43 years, Theresa C. Espinoza, son Ponce Espinoza (Kim), son James Espinoza (Luv), and daughter Monica Espinoza Wagner (Hogan), sister Anita Gross (Glenn), extended family whom he loved as his own children, Maggie Oberly (Dan), Frank Padilla, Louis Padilla (Rosita), and Nellie Nobles, eight grandchildren Isabella, Gabriella, James, Sophia, Jordan, Jacob, Elijah and Angelina. Pete is also survived by his nieces and nephews Natalie, Justin, Alysia, April, Daniel, Stephanie, Michael, Sarah, Nicole, Samuel, and Dylan. Pete is predeceased by his parents Gilbert and Petra Espinoza, brother Gibby Espinoza, and sister-in-law Dolores Hamilton. Pete is also survived by countless friends and family whom he loved dearly. A viewing will be held on Friday 06/21/2013 from 5 to 9 pm at the Rose Family Funeral Home Services will be held Saturday 06/22/2013 at Grace Brethren church in Simi valley at 10;00 am with burial to follow at Assumption cemetery. Assisting the family with funeral arrangements is the family owned and operated rose family funeral Home & cremation our family helping Yours. 805 581 3800