Richard Esparza Obituary

Richard Esparza was my first boss when I moved to California, he hired me away from 3Com before I'd even gotten to my desk there. I was living on savings, and when my first check was held by Wells Fargo for a week as the account was pretty new I was devastated as I knew virtually no one and you couldn't just send money from Oregon in a few hours aside from Western Union and even that was a PITA.

I was completely terrified, and without prompting Richard loaned me $400 for the week for the hotel I was staying at. I paid it back the next Friday. I never forgot it, and he's always held a very special place in my heart - while he probably wasn't always the best manager day-to-day, he treated me with dignity. My employees are richer for it - he taught me that managing was more than just about the work, it was also about ensuring your employees are ok. While we hadn't touched base in years, I remember his voice like it was yesterday.

Thank you, Richard, for everything.

My condolences to the family..Rest in Peace Richard..

I've known Richard for alest 42yrs, we were in the National Gaurds together. My name is SGT JOSEPH PHILLIP MUÑOZ JR, am also the next SR.VICE COMMANDER of the GILROY VFW POST 6309,HE was a member, a friend, and a brother in arms, he will be missed but not forgeten. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, SGT MUÑOZ-19 DELTA SCOUTS OUT

I pray for peace and comfort for your family in this time.

It’s sometimes odd the things we remember about people. I remember your hair, your posture, your deep voice, and laughing at odd moments.

I paused when selecting relationship. I entered "friend," but feels like "family."

We are sorry to hear of Richard passing, very good neighbor and friend in Hollister. Our deepest condolences

Richard has always been a great friend, classmate, a Great American who served his country when he was needed. Condolences and heartfelt sorrow, to his devoted wife Stella and family may all the wonderful memories and love keep you in Gods grace

Daddy, I’m not ready to be without you. You were and will always be my best friend. I know it will just be a blink of an eye until you see us again but it will feel like an eternity until I hear your whistle. I love you big, forever.

Richard was always apart of my life like a big brother. I know my parents were proud of all he accomplished and the good man he became.

Richard was a special friend to me and a brother to Steve. Their reconnection so many years after coming home made a real difference in Steve´s life and mine. Although we didn´t see y´all much, we made many memories. Stella sending you our love. Vicki Buck