June 17, 1989 - May 24, 2023
Albert Anthony Espinoza Jr. passed away at the age of 33 on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 of an overdose at a rehab center called Circle of Friends in Stockton where we thought he would be safe but unfortunately that wasn't the case.
Albert was a loving person with a big heart and with the most beautiful smile. He loved helping people when he could but most of all he loved his kids and family very much. Over the last 5 years Albert struggled with a drug addiction. He wanted to have a better life and he made the choice to go to rehab. This was his 1st time reaching out for help which didn't come easy for him. Albert was clean for over a month but the craving that comes from true addiction was more than he could overcome. In the end his addiction ended his life. Albert's struggle is now over and I believe he is at peace. Addiction is a disease. I don't want my sons death to be in vain. Please if there is someone in your life battling addiction reach out to them. So many beautiful lives are lost and families left destroyed because of this horrible disease.
Albert leaves behind two beautiful children Albert and Aliyah Espinoza, his mother Ina Hart, his stepfather Damon Hart, his brother Devin Dillingham, his sister Haley Hart, his grandmother and grandfather Reyna and Manuel Vasquez, his father Albert Espinoza Sr, his grandmother and grandfather Nancy and Jesse Espinoza. That loved him more than words can express.
He also leaves behind so many family members and friends that loved him too.
Albert, my beautiful son we will forever love you and miss you.
A viewing will be held at Cherokee Memorial on Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 from 10am-12pm followed by a service at 12pm and then opened up for family and friends to share memories of Albert.
SERVICE
A service will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve Albert’s family and friends.