On September 4, 2025 we lost a beautiful person unexpectedly, none of us were ready for you to leave us.  You were a great Mom, daughter, sister, Nana, Tia, family member and friend to many.  You worked so hard to provide for your family as a single mother.

Stella was born on February 23, 1968 to Antonio and Adelina Espino.  She was a native Tucsonan and grew up in South Tucson's Barrio Libre.  In her younger years you could see her cruising around town in her 1978 purple lowrider Monte Carlo

She worked many years in the food service industry starting her career at Luby's at the Tucson Mall.  She was currently working at the Embassy Suites as a server.

She looked forward to her weekends so she could enjoy watching her favorite teams play - the Raiders, AZ Cardinals, U of A Wildcats or AZ Diamondbacks with a nice cold beer and a shot of tequila.  She also enjoyed going to the casino where she made many friends and enjoyed spending time with her special friend Big Jim.

One of her favorite places to travel to was Laughlin, she always made sure to request a hotel room with a view of the Colorado River

She is preceded in death by her father Antonio Espino and sister Diane.

Stella will be greatly missed by her son Anthony (Frances), granddaughter Zariana, mother Lina, sisters Martha and Rosemary, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and all her co-workers and friends.

We would like to thank all our family, friends and her co-workers for all your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.  She was loved by all and will be greatly missed.