Richard was born in Los Angeles to Richard the first and Marcela Espinoza. He grew up in Baldwin Park, California. He worked at Cal Tech College as a Sheet Metal Journeyman. 

Richard spent the last 40 years in Eureka, Ca.  He worked as a Chain Puller in Korbel, Big Lagoon, Orick, and Brainard until they closed down.  Richard worked at Winco Foods for the last 12 years. 

He made a lot of friends along the way. Our beloved Richard is survived by his wife Rachel being together for 52 years.

He leaves a son Richard Espinoza III, daughter Rachelle and her wife Kathleen Espinoza. He leaves his grandsons Christian Espinoza, Jacob Espinoza, River and Joseph Stinnetti, great grandchildren Alice, Ezekiel, and Malichi Espinoza. 

Also survived by his sister Genevieve Duvall, along with many brothers-in laws, sisters-in-laws, nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts, and uncles.  Richard is pre-deceased by his parents Richard and Marcela Espinoza. 

The memorial will be at the Wharfinger Building located at 1 Marina Way in Eureka, California on Saturday, August 17th from 2:00pm-5:00pm. You may wear Dodgers gear,  Raiders gear, and/or In n Out T shirts.  We will meet to remember him and share memories of him.

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