Donna Dorothy (Nelson) Esparza

Feb 8, 1917 - Dec 15, 1999

CARLSBAD Donna D. Esparza, 82, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, in Vista. Bom Feb. 8, 1917, in Indiana, she lived in Carlsbad for five years.

Mrs. Esparza is survived by her husband of 34 years, Raymond Esparza of Carlsbad; sons Harrison Gralow of Sonoma and Jack Gralow of Tustin; daughters Francis Gralow of Africa and Judy Wasson of Tennessee; and eight grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, at Eternal Hills Mortuary. A private cremation is planned with scattering of remains at sea. Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Article from 17 Dec 1999 North County Times (Oceanside, CA)

Sources: Ancestry.com and Newspapers.com

05/16/2026 EJS