11150 East Dartmouth Avenue
Aurora, Colorado
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Apr. 9, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Horan & McConaty Funeral Service and Cremation - Southeast Denver/Aurora
Send FlowersNov. 26, 1943 to March 17, 2026
Barbara Jane Espinoza (Logan), age 82, passed away in her home on March 17,2026. Barbara graduated from Emma Samson High School in Alabama. Shortly after graduation she met the love of her life Benjamin Espinoza. They married August 3, 1962 and were together for over 60 years.
Barbara enjoyed reading, you would often find her with a good book and her bag of popcorn on her days off. She also loved bowling and to travel. However her greatest passion was her children, grandchildren, and eventually her great- grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by us all.
Barbara spent the majority of her career at Lockheed Martin. During her 35 years there she was an exemplary employee. She was so excited when she would get to see the launching of the spaceships.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Benjamin Espinoza. She leaves behind her children Henry (Laura) Espinoza, Drina (Curtis) Whited, Grandchildren Jacob Fantin, Benjamin Espinoza, Jordan (Christian) Espinoza, Clarissa Alirez, Audrina (Ricky) Robles Rodriguez, Christina Whited (George), Denyse Whited, Randy Whited (Jeidi), Great grandchildren: Adrian Whited, Gavin Espinoza, Angel Robles Rodriguez, Giovanni Alirez, Gabriella Robles Rodriguez, Aria Espinoza, Aiden Robles Rodriguez, and Marcelo Alirez.
Viewing will be April 9th , 2026 at 12:00pm at Horan + McConaty, located at 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave. Aurora Co. 80014
Funeral will be April 10th, 2026 at 11:00am at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 4400 W. Kenyon Ave. Denver Co. 80236
Celebration of life to follow at our home, please reach out for address.
Please send any donations in honor of Barbara to The Alzheimer’s Society
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Horan & McConaty Funeral Service & Cremation - Southeast Denver/Aurora11150 East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, CO 80014

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