Luciano Enrique ‘Ricky’ Espitia, Jr., age 46, of Coleman, Texas passed from this life to the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in Abilene, Texas.

Services will be held Friday, March 25, 2022 at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Laurent Mvondo as officiant.

A rosary will be recited on Thursday at 6:30 pm at Henderson Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at the Coleman City Cemetery with services under the care of Henderson Funeral Home Staff of Coleman.

Ricky was born Luciano Enrique Espitia, Jr. on March 31, 1975 in Coleman, Texas to Luciano Enrique Espitia, Sr. and Santos Gonzales Diaz Espitia.  He was raised in Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School in 1993.  As a lifetime resident of Coleman Ricky was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Ricky worked in construction as a carpet layer.  He loved music, playing the guitar and drums, enjoyed fishing and barbeque with family and friends.

SURVIVORS

Mother – Sammie Espitia of Coleman, Texas

4 Sisters – Rhonda & husband Joe Rosales, Jr of Coleman, Texas

Bridget & husband Eli Fleming of Levelland, Texas

Margaret & Carlos Mata, Jr. of Coleman, Texas

Deborah & husband Homero Hurtado of Coleman, Texas

5 Brothers – Johnny Espitia of Abilene, Texas

Christopher & Judy Espitia of Seminole, Texas

Gilbert Espitia of Coleman, Texas

David Espitia of Coleman, Texas

Michael Espitia of Coleman, Texas

Many Nieces, Nephews & Cousins

Ricky was preceded in death by his father Luciano Espitia, Sr in 2020