Abel J. Espinoza, 28, of Talpa passed away peacefully on January 13, 2014. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Tita Sanchez. He is survived by his mother, Joanne Rascon (Guillermo), brother, Alfredo Espinoza (Valerie), sisters, Celina Espinoza (Jesus) and Rocsanna Espinoza, nieces, Anayell and Anayi, nephews, Jerome and Santos, his padrinos, Eugene and Patsy Sanchez, numerous uncles and aunts and cousins.
Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at 7 PM at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church in Ranchos de Taos. Funeral mass will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 11 AM at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church with interment to follow at the Talpa Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Talpa Community Center.