Fernando Espinoza

Our beloved husband, father, brother Fernando (Nando, Fernie) was called home to be with our loving God on Saturday, October 21st doing what he loved, cycling!

He was born in San Diego CA to Aurora Chavez Humberto Espinoza. He attended Our Lady of Guadalupe School, Santa Barbara Junior High, and Santa Barbara High School. He worked for Jordano’s, Sansum Clinic, Cottage Hospital and Santa Barbara School District.

In 1992 he married Maureen Fuentes and they had their beautiful daughter Michelle.

Fernando enjoyed being active especially cycling all over Santa Barbara County. He loved the Sierras, spending time with family, hiking, and fishing there. He loved his animals!

Travelling to historical sites was a favorite. He and Maureen recently returned from a trip to Paris and Normandy for their 30th wedding anniversary.

Fernando is preceded in death by his father, mother and brother Mario. He is survived by his wife Maureen, daughter Michelle, brother Bert, sister Rosa, nephews Mario, Nathan, Stephen and nieces Megan and Lisa.

The family would like to thank the good samaritan at Cathedral Oaks Rd. and Kellogg that morning. She was an angel of mercy.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 5444 Hollister Ave, Goleta on Friday, November 3. A reception will immediately follow in the Parish Center.

We are all very sure that Fernando knows EVERYONE in heaven by now!