Espinosa, Joe, 80 of Tulsa passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013. He was born June 28, 1932 in Denison, TX to Joe and Frances Espinosa. Retired owner of C & J Electric, a 32nd degree Mason, former member of Associated Builders and Contractors and enjoyed helping with youth baseball. Survived by wife of 59 years Claudette, children Jeanette Conaway and husband Jim Degraffenried, Pamela Wylie and husband Greg, Dennis Espinosa and wife Dana, Todd Espinosa and wife Lisa, Stanton Espinosa and wife Leigh Ann, 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, numerous other family and friends.
Joe has one brother, Mike Espinosa, and two sisters, Frances Collazo. Sisters Julia Rodgers and Margaret Escalera proceeded him to heaven. When Joe married into Claudette's family he grew close to each of her five sisters and parents.
enjoyed bird hunting, a sport that he had never experienced and grew to love.
Fishing also became a favorite past time. He made many trips to fish in Mexico and loved the many friends who made the journey with him. He liked watching any sport the grandkids played.
Joe was widely recognized as a man who had unending gratitude for the gifts in his life and for friends and family. He will be forever missed.
Memorial contributions may be made to ?Oklahoma Parkinson?s Foundation?. Visitation 5-7 p.m., Sunday, June 16, 2013, Moore?s Eastlawn Chapel, service 11:00 a.m., Monday June 17, 2013, Moore?s Eastlawn Chapel, interment Floral Haven Cemetery. Under the direction of Moore?s Eastlawn Chapel 918-622-1155