James "Jimmy" Espinoza

Oxnard, CA

Rarely in life do we come across a man who possessed what Acts 13:22 describes in King David as 'a man after God's own heart' and who was seen as an example to follow. We have been privileged and blessed to witness this first hand in our beloved Dad, Husband, Tata, and friend. James "Jimmy" Espinoza returned home on September 8, 2016 to our Heavenly Father's embrace and to His spoken words of "Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful. Enter into the joy of your Master."

Born in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico on June 26, 1946, Jimmy moved to Ventura County at the age of 7 and later attended Oxnard High School. He went on to proudly serve in the US Army attached to the 101st Airborne Division in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. It was at this time in his life, in 1967, that he met the love of his life, Magdalena. If you asked him, this was his greatest accomplishment.

Preceded in death are his mother, father, and brother Daniel Espinoza. He and his wife Magdalena Espinoza enjoyed 47 years together and along the way raised five children: Claudia Isaia (her husband Sione Isaia, three children Johnny, Leanna and Bobby) Jaime Espinoza (his daughter Aria Rayn). Elizabeth Mejia (husband Hector Mejia, five children Sarah, Hector, Viviana, Jimmy and Jacob). Sergio Espinoza (wife Diana Espinoza, five children Steven, Christopher, David, Sarina and Brianna). Sonia De La Rosa (husband Allan De La Rosa and daughter Juliana Amelia De La Rosa). He has fifteen grandchildren, two brothers - Cruz and Miguel Espinoza, and two sister - Socorro Ovalle and Victoria Franco.

In closing, we lift our voices united as a family to you, Dad. We want you to know that we love you. We are proud of not only the courage you fought with but also the example of a man you so effortlessly displayed by your strength, unpatrolled sensitivity, loyalty and support for us even when we didn't deserve it. Now we envision you fishing or playing softball in Heaven enjoying your favorite hobbies. Because of the love you had for all of us unconditionally, we will wear this scar and void of your loss with pride and will make you proud that your prayers were never in vain. Rest in Peace "Big Kahuna", "Big Taters", "Big Guy", and of course Mom's "Honey Bunny", "Corazon", and "Mi Vida." We love you from here to Heaven!

Visitation will be held from 4:00p.m. to 10:00p.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2016 with a rosary to be recited at 7:00p.m. at the Garcia Mortuary Chapel in Oxnard. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00a.m. on Friday, September 16, 2016 at Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Santa Clara Cemetery.

To sign the family's online guestbook, share stories, and post pictures please visit our website: www.garciamortuaryoxnard.com and click on James' name located below "Obituaries."

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of GARCIA MORTUARY, 629 South A Street, Oxnard. For further information, please call (805) 486-9148.

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Published by Ventura County Star from Sep. 14 to Sep. 15, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for James Espinoza

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James 'Jimmy' Hall

June 4, 2022

It is with a heavy heart I send my Prayers to you all and Remember Jimmy Espinoza as the man who got out the US Army and saved my life as I was making mistakes on the streets. He set me straight and protected me. Demanding I go in to US Army and become a man and serve my country. I did! 9th Infantry Division 73-79. Vietnam Era-NATO COMMAND. Under General Al Haig. It changed my life as Jimmy Espinoza did. Thank you and Bless you Sir....RIP James
'Jimmy' Hall, Bell Gardens, California, Oxnard, Maine, Germany, Italy 34 years. I survived the streets because of 'Jimmy'

John Robles

September 21, 2016

My condolences and prayer's are with your family, may you RIP.

Graciela Soliz

September 21, 2016

My heartfelt condolences to Jimmy's family. For those of us who were blessed to have been affiliated with Bishop/Father Madera's Apostleship of the Cross teen group at Guadalupe Church, we became like one big family. I'll never forget Jimmy's smile and warm personality. He was like a big brother to me.
May his soul rest in peace,
Graciela Zavala Soliz

olivia martinez

September 15, 2016

May God bless Magdalena and Family at this time. Jimmy will be missed. But not forgotten. Always Olivia Martinez his Kaiser Person.

September 15, 2016

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Gloria Espinoza Lopez

September 14, 2016

To our Tia Mague and loving Cousins,
Our hearts are with you. We truly feel your pain and pray that our Lord blesses each one of you with inner strength and peace. Our Tio Jimmy was a unique, loving, kind man and a spark in our lives! We will miss his dry sense of humor and the solid bond he had with our dad Cruz. Rest in peace Tio! Please give our beautiful mom a hug and a kiss! We love you Tio!
Your big brother Cruz who will miss you deeply!
Neca, Silvia , Linda , Chuy , Crucito , Liky, Johnny and Paulie

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