With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Oscar C. Espinoza ,79, on February 3, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Oscar lived a life full of love, laughter, and service to his community.
Oscar was a family person through and through, always bringing joy with his storytelling and humor. Whether working on projects, cruising around in his van, or tending to his beloved “honey-do” list for his wife, Maggie, his greatest joy was being surrounded by those he loved.
A dedicated public servant, Oscar served Culberson County as a County Commissioner for 17 years and as Justice of the Peace for 31 years. After retirement, he and Maggie set out on new adventures, traveling in their RV, and dedicating their time to their cherished five-star restaurant, Mom’s Kitchen—a place where love and community came together over a meal.
Oscar’s legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched. His warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to family and friends will be deeply missed but forever remembered.
Oscar is preceded in death by his parents Jesus and Manuela Espinoza, son Edward Espinoza, sister Marylou Garcia, brother Israel Espinoza, great-granddaughter, Kristy Velez. Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 63 years Margarita Espinoza, son Oscar Espinoza II, Betty Velez (Rafael). Brothers, Jesus (Chuy) Espinoza, Baltazar Espinoza, Abraham Espinoza, and Gonzalo Espinoza. Grandchildren, Oscar Espinoza III (Erika), Rafael Velez, Jr (Elizabeth), Jessica Espinoza, Jennifer Velez (Matthew Brown), Matthew Velez, Tomas Espinoza (Jacquelyn). Great grandchildren Roman Borrego, Jazlyn Borrego, Jaziel Velez, Luciana Espinoza, Ysela Velez, Adriel Espinoza, Aliana Espinoza, Xavian Espinoza, Nevaeh Brown. And many nieces and nephews.
Services to honor his life will be held as follows:
• Visitation – Friday, February 7, 2025
• Public Visitation: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home.
• Rosary – 8:00 PM at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
• Mass of Christian Burial – Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church officiated by Father Serjio Legarreta
• Interment – Van Horn Cemetery. Pallbearers serving are Rafael Velez, Matthew Brown, Tomas Espinoza, Oscar Espinoza III, Robert Ramirez, Nathan Ramirez, Victor “Woody” Nunez, and Rual Balcazar.
Oscar’s love and legacy will remain in our hearts forever.
Friday, February 7, 2025
11:00am - 5:00 pm (Central time)
Heritage Funeral Home Van Horn
Friday, February 7, 2025
8:00 - 9:00 pm (Central time)
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
Saturday, February 8, 2025
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
Saturday, February 8, 2025
11:15 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Van Horn Cemetery
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