SHANNON ESPARZA

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Shannon Esparza of Lamesa, TX. will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Gonzales Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral arrangements are under the trusted care and direction of Gonzales Funeral Home. The viewing and visitation will be held at Gonzales Funeral Home on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary prayer service starting at 7:00 p.m. Shannon age 54 passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. Shannon was born on March 10, 1971, in Lamesa, TX. She was the daughter of the late Rosa Chavira and the late Manuel Esparza. Shannon leaves behind her surviving beloved family. She was blessed with daughters, Destiny Ortiz, and Kassidy Esparza of Lamesa, TX.; her sons, Kristopher Esparza, Manuel Dominguez, Miguel Dominguez, and Santiago Esparza of Lamesa, TX.; her grand-daughters, Araceili Perez, Davina Perez, and Serenity Ortiz of Lamesa, TX.; her grandsons, Kristopher Esparza, Jr., and Kaleb Esparza of Lamesa, TX.; her brother, George Ortiz of Lamesa, TX.; her sister, Sue Morales of Lamesa, TX.; numerous relatives and friends. Shannon was currently employed with the Lamesa ISD as a custodian, and many years at Sage Health Care Center. She enjoyed going to the casino/gambling, sewing, doing her make-up, karaoke, cooking, dancing, baking, painting, and spending precious time with her grandchildren. One thing she always wanted to do was travel. She had the privilege of traveling to Africa, where she found love and pure happiness. Shannon was preceded in death by her mother, Rosa Chavira and father, Manuel Esparza; her brother, Joe Ortiz; her sisters, Linda Ramirez, Brenda Cathey, and Verna Chavez (Esparza); her nephews, Travis Esparza and Dillon Chavez. “Whispers from Heaven” When I left this world without you, I know it made you blue. Your tears fell so freely. While you were weeping days after I passed away, while all was silent within me, I saw you from this wonderful place called heaven where all my pain is gone, I send a gentle breeze to whisper, “My loved ones, please go on”. The peace that I have found here goes far beyond compare, no rain, no clouds, no suffering, just LOVE from everywhere. You need not be troubled. Just stay close to God in prayer. Someday we’ll be reunited. My love, His love surrounds you always. (unknown author)

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SHANNON ESPARZA

March 10, 1971 - September 14, 2025