1951 2022
Obituary of Jose “Chepo” Esparza Delgadillo Jose “Chepo” Esparza was born on September 27, 1951 to Juan Esparza and Teresa Delgadillo in Estancia de Animas, Zacatecas, Mexico. Jose had six sisters and was the youngest of 6 brothers: Maria+, Anastacia+, Blasa+, Marta+ and Esperanza+, Maria Consuelo: Jose Asencion+, Manuel+, Antonio, Jesus+, Juan+ and Jose+. Jose left school at an early age to help the family with farming work. With Jose’s beloved mother departed this world early in his life and with the love and care of his sisters and brothers, he learned to read, to work hard and to love his family. As a teenager Jose traveled to live and work in Mexico City. He joined his brother Juan, and other relatives. In Mexico City Jose was introduced to welding and auto mechanic work. Jose, like all his siblings was a hard worker, but he was a natural at mechanical aptitude. In 1970, Jose emigrated to the USA, first stopping in Phoenix, Arizona, then joining his older brother Jose Asencion in Blue Island, where many of his childhood friends from Estancia De Animas emigrated. His first job was in landscaping, chopping trees down. Eventually he worked at the Railroad Factory, retiring as a Mechanic in a steel processing factory in 2009. Jose married his sweetheart Maria G. Arellano “Lupe” in 1971. They had four boys: Mario (Lisa), Renee (Lucia), Jose Jr (Mayra), and David. All sons graduated high school and went on to college. Two are vetarans of the US Arm Forces. One is an architect. All good men. Jose like many other Mexican people had many struggles in life, but with his hard work ethic, the love of his family and with the help of his brothers and sisters he became a good father and grandfather to eight: Tristan, Emiliano, Isabella, Samuel, Dylan, Gavin, Noah and Patrick. He was always there for anyone that asked for his help. Although he may not have realized it, he imparted a love of life, love of family and friends, and honest hard work ethic to all who surrounded him. Early in the morning of September 29, 2022, the Lord God called Jose to join his father Juan, his mother Teresa and his departed brothers and sisters in heaven. Rest in peace papa, we love you. Visitation for Jose will be held Thursday, October 6, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral services will begin Friday, October 7, at 9:00 am from the Krueger Funeral Home, 13050 S. Greenwood Ave., Blue Island then to St. Mary Magdalene Church (formerly St. Benedict Church), 2339 W. York St., Blue Island for Mass at 10:00 am. Interment will take place in St. Casimir Cemetery, 4401 W. 111th St., Chicago.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jose Chepo Esparza Delgadillo 1951 2022.
Death notice for the town of: Blue Island, state: Illinois