Jesus Maria Esparza, Jr. Jesus Maria Esparza, Jr., 45, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014 in Laredo, Texas. He was better known as Jesse Esparza, a loving son, husband, brother, father and friend. He was a hard worker, employed by HEB stores in McAllen, Texas for nearly 5 years; always with a great sense of humor and a generous heart. He will be dearly missed by many. He is preceded in death by his father, Jesus Maria Esparza. He is survived by his loving mother, Juanita Esparza; loving wife, Rosalinda Esparza; children, Bertha, David, Martha , Fernando, Jesus Maria, Angel and Alexia; siblings, Marlene (Vicente ) Rodriguez, Beatriz (Eduardo) Huerta, Samuel (Susan) Esparza, Orlando Esparza, Laura (Hair) Hernandez; also surviving are nieces, nephews and numerous relatives and friends. A prayer service will be recited on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hillside Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A chapel service will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Hillside Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the family plot of the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Samuel Esparza, Fernando Vasquez, Vicente Rodriguez, Eduardo Huerta, Hair Hernandez, and Juan Martinez. If you would like to sign the guestbook or send private condolences, you may do so at www.hillsidefuneral.com Arrangements are under the direction of Hillside Funeral Home, 310 Hillside Road.