John Murillo Espinoza

November 24, 1942 - February 8, 2021

John Espinoza, 78, died February 8, 2021 in Barstow. He was born November 24, 1942 in Barstow to Francisco and Nautividad Espinoza and has lived in Barstow his whole life. John was a very hardworking man, he worked at Santa Fe for 15 years. Owned his own Janitorial Business, and worked at MCLB for 18 years before he retired. He loved going to the casino with his family. Spending quality time with his twin brother Joe. He also loved to go to Del Taco in the early morning to drink coffee with his twin brother and friends. He loved to ride horses, and going to watch his grandkids play sports. He also enjoyed watching football and Baseball games on the weekend and even attending the games at the stadium. John was predeceased by his loving Wife Arleen Espinoza, his parents Francisco, and Nautividad Espinoza, his brothers Lucio, Rudy, Frankie, and Henry, and his sister Lupe. Surviving John are his 4 children Johnny Espinoza, Valarie Aguayo, Cynthia Betancurt, and James Espinoza, 2 son in laws, Robert, and Victor, and 2 daughter n laws Belinda and Caren, all of Barstow. His twin brother Joe, his brother Lucio and sisters Margie and Cuca. His 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. John was well known and loved by many in Barstow. He was a strong and loving man that cared about each and everyone he met. He will be truly missed by many. Due to COVID, We would like to keep the services at a minimum amount of people. There will be limited seating. We know each and everyone would like to attend and show there respects and condolences. Services will be held at St Josephs Catholic Church on Wednesday March 24, 2021. The Rosary will be at 10:30am, and the Funeral Mass will be at 11:00am. Burial will follow at the Mt. View Memorial Park at 37067 Irwin Rd, Barstow CA 92311. Anyone that attends we would ask that you please wear a mask and practice Social Distancing.