Thomas "Tom" Esparza's obituary , Passed away on April 28, 2023 in Rock Island, Illinois

Thomas "Tom" Esparza

February 13, 1948 - April 28, 2023 (75 years old)

Rock Island, Illinois

Thomas "Tom" Esparza's obituary , Passed away on April 28, 2023 in Rock Island, Illinois

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Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory

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Thomas "Tom" Esparza

February 13, 1948 - April 28, 2023 (75 years old)

Rock Island, Illinois

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Thomas Esparza Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Thomas Esparza (Rock Island, Illinois), born in Moline, Illinois, who passed away on April 28, 2023, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas Esparza to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Shirley Esparza and Earl Esparza; his siblings, Sharon Ruhl, Wendy Michl, Richard Esparza and David Esparza; his brother-in-law Bud Ruhl; his parents-in-law, George and Mazie James; and his siblings-in-law, Mark and Jeanie Nelsen.

He is survived by: his wife Karen Esparza; his daughters, Tara Perez (Joe) and Tasha Power (Will); his grandchildren, Tony Esparza, Jeffrey Perez, Peyton Perez, Lincoln Perez, Liam Power and Emma Power; and his siblings, Janet Chapman (Denny), Mick Esparza (Margaret), Trisha Long (Paul) and Janet Thrasher. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Donations in memory of Thomas Esparza may be made to the University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory



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May 04

Visitation

Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory - Rock Island
3030 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201

Fri

May 05

Funeral service

Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory - Rock Island
3030 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201

Fri

May 05

Burial

Rock Island National Cemetery

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