Arthur Espinoza, 56, of Rocky Ford, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, February 22nd, 2019 in Colorado Springs, CO.

Arthur was born in Rocky Ford, CO on September 30, 1962, a son of the late Rita (Diaz) and Epifanio Espinoza.

Arthur was a hard worker and spent the last 20 years of his life doing stucco work.

Arthur's greatest joy in life was caring for those around him, from his mother and father to his uncle and best friend Alphonso. He was a caregiver by heart and would help any family member, with a ride, handy work, or a helping hand during an illness, all you had to do was ask. He was the best baby-sitter to his nieces, Emma & Melina who he lovingly referred to has is little "beans". He would spend countless hours at the park pushing a swing.

He also loved to cook and of course if you asked him he was the best cook, besides our mother, who taught him. He didn't know how to cook a small meal so there were always lots of left overs.

Arthur will be sadly missed by his brothers and sisters and his little "beans".

He is survived by;

Sister Christina Espinoza of Rocky Ford;

Brother Richard, husband of Georgia Espinoza, of Glasgow, MT;

Brother Ralph Espinoza, of Denver, CO;

Brother Fred Espinoza, of Greeley, CO;

Sister Yolanda, wife of Steve Ohnick, of Rocky Ford, CO;

Sister Mandi wife of Matt Russell, of Las Animas, CO;

Special Friends Phillip & Joann Montoya;

He is also survived by Nieces and Nephews: Samuel, Ritamaria, Celina, Emma & Melina.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Rita Espinoza & Epifanio Espinoza; niece: Regina Ohnick; grandmother: Maria Cortinez.

Inurnment of the cremains, will be private at a later time in the Valley View Cemetery,Rocky Ford, CO.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ford - Ustick Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.fordustick.com.