Gonzalo Esparza, age 87, entered into rest on Sunday, January 15, 2017 in Del Rio, Texas. He was born on January 15, 1930 in Mexico. He was preceded in death by his wife Elena M. Esparza; parents Rafael and Ester Esparza; daughter Angelina Esparza. Left to cherish his memory are his children Jose Gonzalo Esparza and wife Cassondra, Rafael Esparza and wife Anita, Martha E. Lemarr and husband Grover, Maria Elena McNeal and husband Walter, Maria de Jesus Schamus and husband Russell; 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2017 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home. A Graveside will be held Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Oaks Cemetery. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Oaks Cemetery.