Our Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-GrandfatherJoined with the angels on his journey to our Lord, Tuesday, August 3, 2010. Age 71 years.  Jose was born in Karnes City, Texas August 11, 1938, the Son of the late Natividad and Cleotilde ( Garza) Espinoza. He moved to Michigan with his parents as migrants.  He married Beatriz Lopez November 5, 1960 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Saginaw and she predeceased him on July 20, 2010.They resided in Albee Township for the past 50 years, where he was a long time member of St. Mary Catholic church, Albee Township. Jose was a laborer in farming and the lumber mill. Jose worked as a Line Assembly Worker for General Motors, Flint Michigan for 32 years.  He will be remembered for his great work ethics. He was a member of Knights of Columbus; a strong advocate of United Auto Workers Local 599; an assistant Cub Master for the Boy Scouts of America. Jose and Beatriz enjoyed traveling and camping with their children.He loved to go to the casino and was an avid euchre player. He attended schools in Eagle Pass, Texas and graduated from Chesaning High School in 1957.  Jose was MVP Varsity Football player in 1956, was on the Track Team and was a Pole Vaulter.

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