Jose Espinoza Obituary (1919 - 2016)

Jose Procopio Espinoza peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father on November 30, 2016. He was born January 24, 1919 in Las Tusas New Mexico. He served honorably in the US Army during World Ward ll. He moved to Tooele in 1950 where he worked in the carpenter shop at the Tooele Army Depot for 29 years, retiring in 1979. He was a long time member of St. Marguerite Catholic Church. Jose enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with family and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife Helen of 58 years, sons Daniel and Steven, four grandsons and one great grandson. This loving father is survived by his son Joe (Michelle), daughters Annie Jarrell, Barbara Grover, Alice Kohles (Steven), Kathy Trusty, Benora Peasnall (Butch), 21 grandchildren 52 great grandchildren and 22 great great Grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother five sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews. Joe was greatly loved by all who knew him and will be deeply missed. A viewing will be held at Tate Mortuary on Monday December 5th from 6-8 with Vigil will be at 7:00. Services will be held at St. Marguerites on Tuesday December 6th at 11:00. Internment will be at Tooele City Cemetery following the services. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Jose Procopio Espinoza please visit our Sympathy Store.