Obituary of Ovidio Espinoza

Ovidio Espinoza, 89, of San Benito, Texas, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018, in Harlingen, Texas.

Ovidio was a devoted Christian who touched a lot of lives by his faith. He owned and operated Danny’s Grocery Store in La Paloma, Texas. Ovidio was also retired after 35 years as a General Foreman with Cameron County. Espinoza Street in San Benito, Texas was named after him. Ovidio’s father-in-law was Narciso Martinez “El Huracan del Valle.”

He is preceded in death by his wife, Tiburcia Espinoza; granddaughter, Jovana Castillo; and son-in-law, Bernadino Castillo.

Ovidio is survived by his loving children, Diana Castillo, Dalia Briones, Delvia Leoni, Daniel Espinoza, and Ovidio Espinoza Jr.; 11 grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will begin Tuesday, November 13, 2018, from 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito, Texas.

A chapel service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home with interment to follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito, Texas.

You may sign the online guestbook, light a remembrance candle, or send words of comfort to the family of Ovidio Espinoza at: www.thomaegarza.com.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.