Mark Anthony Espinoza, 40, of Albuquerque and formerly of Valdez passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2009. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Marcos & Clorinda Espinoza and Melcor Duran, niece, Demi Candelaria, uncles, Manuel, Elevino and Eloy Espinoza, father in law, Ernesto Mondragon, cousins, Leo Casias and Debbie Espinoza. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Espinoza, children, Jaron, Isiah, Ryan and Mia Espinoza, parents, Elias & Connie Espinoza, brothers and sister, Elias Espinoza Jr. (Norma), Stephanie Martinez (Claren), Robert Bobby Espinoza (Quillimaca), John Paul Espinoza, mother in law, Dolores Mondragon, grandmother, Octaviana Duran, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Rosaries were recited on April 29, 2009 and April 30, 2009 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Taos. Funeral mass was held on May 01, 2009 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church with interment following at the Valdez Cemetery.