Araceli Esparza

Araceli was quick to love, trust, and forgive. Araceli was well known for her love. She was the most faithful of friends. She opened her home to friends in need many times. She would drive distances if a friend needed her. She devotedly cared for her mother as she recovered from her kidney transplant. Without a doubt, her care is what made her mom recover quickly.

Araceli never had children of her own, but she was a mother. Her first niece Bethany had her heart from day one. She was an expert at taking care of babies. She could soothe the most finicky babies. They quickly found peace and comfort in her arms. I think that speaks to her loving spirit. Araceli also cared for her twin nieces, Elyanna and Julyanna. She would spend half her paycheck buying them matching outfits, and she was without a doubt their favorite aunt. To Elyanna, she was the most doting aunt. She would send her candy, notes, and constantly reminded her how special she was. Julyanna, is a special needs child, and they shared a bond like no other. They spoke a language only they understood. Julyanna doesn't understand why her aunt's room remains closed, when it was always open for her. Her newest niece Jaidyn loves her aunt. She doesn't understand why she hasn't seen "Tia Pipis".

She is survived by the love of her life, her father Hilario Esparza and mother Teresa Esparza. She is also survived by her siblings, Fernando & Denisse Betancourt, Jandy Esparza, David & Gabriela Esparza, and Nancy Esparza.

Please help us honor Araceli's life by caring and loving wholeheartedly.

Please join us in remembering Araceli on Wednesday March 5th at 6:30 PM and on Thursday March 6th at 10:00 AM at:

Tierra de Bendicion

50 W Highway 80

Douglas, Arizona

1 Corinthians 13:13:

"And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love."