Marie Margaret Espinosa June 28, 1919 – July 26, 2013

Services have been held. Arrangements are entrusted to the Healey Mortuary & Crematory/www.healeymortuary.com
 Marie Margaret Espinosa died on July 26, 2013, with her family by her side in Clovis, California.  She was 94 years old.  Born in Hollister, CA on June 28, 1919, Marie was a longtime resident of Salinas (Santa Rita), CA where she lived with Raymond, her husband of 66 years. 
 She was a homemaker and mother who lovingly raised her nine children. When her children were grown, Marie continued to babysit for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren providing them with a constant source of love and affection.
 Marie loved to dance and with her husband, Raymond, and together they won numerous awards for their collaboration. Their dancing was always the highlight of family special occasions. She also loved to cook for her family and shared recipes for Thanksgiving stuffing and Christmas tamales which will be treasured and carried on for generations to come.
 In her spare time, she enjoyed crocheting blankets for her loved ones, playing Bingo, and reading. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with family and was always available for a long talk with friends.
 Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Espinosa; son, James Espinosa; and daughters, Helen Nicoletti and Mary Jane Espinosa.
 She is survived by her: children: Raymond Espinosa, Cecelia Rivas, Patricia Mier, Roberta Mora, Tom Espinosa, and Fred Espinosa; sisters: Elvira Espinosa and Juanita Ramirez; 14 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren