Frank A. Espinosa, Sr.

ESPINOSA- Frank A. Espinosa, Sr., 88, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, was called home to our Heavenly Father on October 18, 2010. Mr. Espinosa was born on March 11, 1922 to Abel and Lucinda (Cisneros) Espinosa of Montrose, CO. He enlisted in the US Army and served in China, Burma and India. He was awarded the America Theater Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with three Bronze Service Stars and the Good Conduct Medal for his brave service. Upon returning to Albuquerque, Mr. Espinosa was a general contractor and small business owner. He enjoyed and excelled at designing and constructing Spanish, adobe homes. He loved his family and enjoyed spoiling his granddaughters. Mr. Espinosa is preceded in death by his parents, Abel and Lucinda Espinosa; brother, Gilbert Espinosa; and sister, Ernestine McNeely. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Vivian Espinosa, of Albuquerque, NM; son, Frank Espinosa, Jr., of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Bernadette “Betty” Philpot; of Albuquerque, NM; granddaughters, Heather Philpot and Sabrina Philpot; brother, Edward Espinosa; and sisters, Charlotte Espinosa, Victoria Martinez and Mary Espinosa. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, October 25, 2010, at Calvary Chapel Albuquerque, 4001 Osuna Rd NE. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800