GILROY—Dogs and cats are free to adopt at the San Martin Animal Shelter and others throughout the Bay area on Saturday, Aug. 15 as part of a movement to “clear the shelters,” according to a press release from Santa Clara County. Adoption fees, which normally exceed $90, will be waived entirely to encourage residents to select their furry friends from local shelters and provide them with permanent, loving homes.
Passed away at his home in San Jose on Jan. 6, 2009. Husband of Leonor Esparza of San Jose. Father of Arnold E. Esparza Jr. of San Jose, Edward J. Esparza of Los Angeles, Ascencion Esparza of San Jose and Concepcion Esparza of Los Angeles. Brother of Daniel P. Esparza of San Jose. A native of Juchipila, Zac., Mexico. He moved to the Santa Clara Valley in 1951 and has resided here since. He retired from the Norton Company of Santa Clara and enjoyed gardening and taking care of his small orchard. Vigil Monday, Jan. 12, 2008 – 7:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy. Funeral Mass Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 – 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary's Church, Gilroy. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Gilroy.