Christine R. Espino, who loved to be called mama by her kids, babe by her fiance, and cherry by her friends, entered eternal rest on Saturday October 23rd , 2021 at the blessed age of 51, although she loved to knock off a couple of years when anyone would ask.

She was born on September 6 , 1970  to Alfredo Rodriguez & Amelia Rodriguez. She is reunited in heaven with her Father; Alfredo Rodriguez; Husband; Andrew Espino Jr, and Her beloved son Joel Anthony Espino. She is loved and will be deeply missed by her children, Andrew Espino lll, Vanessa Marie Mendoza (Espino), Angel Ray Espino, Emerald Enricka Espino, Rey Angel Espino, Gregory E Martin, and Armando Martin; fiancé, Charles Abel Martin; Brother, Alfredo M. Rodriguez Jr; Sister, Belinda Rodriguez; Mother, Amelia Rodriguez; and extended family members and friends. She was a grandma to 8 grandchildren and an aunt to 2 nieces and 3 nephews. She also loved her 2 little fur babies Roscoe and Daphnie who she treated like one of own kids.

Christine was a care provider to her mother for a period of time and also to her mother in law as well. She was also a food handlers nutritionist for Edgewood Independent School District in San Antonio Texas. She loved her family with all her heart. All she ever cared about was being surrounded by her family and closest friends. She smiled ear to ear and laughed out loud when around them. She loved to listen and sing to her favorite songs while cooking and loved spending time outdoors at her favorite bar dancing and enjoying a couple of beers with the company of her friends and family. Christine will be remembered for her free spirit, great humor, strength, and her unconditional love for her family. Christine is at eternal peace and will forever be held in our hearts until we hug again at the golden gates of heaven. Gone but never forgotten