Our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister Esperanza "Hope" Esparza went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the age of 78 years. She was a member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society, was a DRE for the CCD, and an Altar Server at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church.  Hope enjoyed providing meals for the parishioner's after funeral services and taking Communion to those who were not able to attend church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Esparza; her parents, Epitacio and Juanita Leal; and brother, Epitacio Leal Jr.  Hope is survived by her son, John Esparza; daughter, JoAnn Esparza (Raymond); grandchildren, James and Janie Villanueva, Jonathan, Dianna, and John Esparza; sisters, Sara Medina (James) and Angie Medina; brothers, Joe Leal (Josie) and Richard Medina; also numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Visitation will be held on Monday, December 10th at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church starting at 3:00 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 11th at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church.  Interment will follow at Meadowlawn Memorial Park.  Hope's family wishes to give special thanks to Jose Villanueva, Patsy Meyer, and her granddaughter Janie for the exceptional care they provided for Hope over the years and to everyone else for their support and prayers offered to them.