Ruben Esparza, 54 of Pearsall, entered rest on September 19, 2018. He was born on August 6, 1964 to Esiquio Esparza and Noberta Deleon Esparza. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Juan Jose Esparza.
He is survived by his sons, Esiquio Nathan Esparza of Batesville and Ryan Jordan Esparza of Pearsall; brothers and sisters, Nieves Esparza and wife Herlinda of San Antonio. Domingo Esparza and wife Estella of San Antonio, Felicita Villarreal of Pearsall, Feliz Martinez of Pearsall, Mary Esparza of San Antonio, Antonio Esparza and wife Katherine of Pearsall and Jesse Esparza of Devine. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Anthony Vela, Gabriella Esparza, A'vea Esparza, Catalaya Zamora, Luke Zamora and Jocelyn Esparza and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Trevino Royal Oaks Funeral Chapel from 2pm-9pm with a rosary recited at 7pm. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Frio County Cemetery.
Pallbearers include, Nieves Esparza Jr., Antonio Esparza Jr., Victor Villarreal, Greg DeLeon, Adam Martinez, Ryan Esparza, Esiquio Esparza.