Jose Luis Espinoza, 55, a lifelong resident of Hardee County, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. He was born on November 13, 1964 in Wauchula, Florida. Jose worked as a truck driver for Bautista Farms.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joaquin and Juanita Espinoza, brothers, Lupe Gonzales, Enrique Gonzales, Jessie Gonzales and sisters, Alicia Juarez and Sarah Rodriguez.

Survivors include his sons, Jose Espinoza Jr (Doralinda) of Lithia, Fl; Alfonso Espinoza of Wauchula, Fl; Daniel Espinoza (Brigen) of Ft. Worth, Tx; daughters, Teresa Espinoza of Plant City, Fl; Stephanie Espinoza of Ft. Worth, Tx; brother, Emilio Gonzales (Gloria) of Zolfo Springs, Fl; sisters, Felicita Ureste (Robert) of Winter Haven, Fl; Juana Gonzalez of South Carolina; Concha Espinoza of South Carolina; Betty Rivera of North Carolina; Geneva Rivera (Oscar) of Zolfo Springs, Fl; Connie Quintana (Manuel) of Oklahoma; companion, Sylvia Mendoza of Zolfo Springs, Fl; as well as 17 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a funeral service starting at 7:00 pm in the Robarts Garden Chapel.