Delia Marie Esparza "Dee", 33, a resident of Bayard, NM

Category: Obituaries Obituaries
Published: 30 November 2023 30 November 2023

EsparzaDDelia Marie Esparza “Dee” Born January 18, 1990 to Dora L Esparza, Went into the arms of Our Lord on Thanksgiving Morning, Thursday November 23, 2023. Joining Him at His Table for a Heavenly Banquet.

As a young girl Delia was active in School and Church activities, Karate, Dance, Cheerleading, Girl scouts, Beauty Pageants Ballet Folklorico & Cobre Mariachi, with her Mom always by her side supporting and cheering her on.

She was a Parishioner at Santa Clara Catholic Church and a Cursillista. She loved going camping with her family and was a Raider Fan. Delia had a beautiful voice, singing in her Church and for those she loved, Carino, Amor Enterno, You are my Sunshine and her Grandmas favorite, Los Laureles.  Delia suffered from seizures for several years, despite her heavy cross, she was very loving and had alot of faith. Always willing to help and listen to anyone, without any judgement.

Survivors include: Her son David Ray Alcorta and her Mom, Dora Simpson. Brothers: Armando Simpson and wife Brandy and their children AJ, Isabel and Lillith. Sammy Simpson, Princess and their son, Ezra Albert. Alvin and Symon Simpson. Grandparents: Richard and Elizabeth Esparza. Aunts and Uncles: Uncle (Badboy) Albert and Aunt Yvonne Esparza and Family, Uncle Nick and Tia Liz Flores and Family. Lita Martinez, Aunt Linda Luna, Norma Arambula and family.Her Father, Joe and Rosemary Sierra and Family. Stepchildren: Michael Jr., Makayla and Savannah Alcorta. Godparents: David and Naomi Madrid. The Simpson Families from Farmington NM, numerous Great Uncles, Aunts, Cousins and Friends.  She is preceded in death by: Her Dad, Albert “Chief” Simpson, her sister, Alize Simpson, Uncle Richard Paul Esparza, Stepbrother, Albert Simpson Jr. Step daughter, Alizandra Jasso. Grandparents: Juanita Sierra and Thomas and Jane Simpson. Great Grandparents: Margarito and Polly Esparza, Frank and Bernie Lucero and Dora Lucero

Visitation will be held Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 11:00am-11:30am at Terrazas Funeral Chapel with the Holy Rosary commencing at 11:30am, recited by Deacon Art Gutierrez.  The Funeral Mass will take place at Santa Clara Catholic Church at 1:00pm with Father Casmir Anozie officiating.  The inurnment will take place on Friday, December 8, 2023 at 2:00pm at Santa Clara Cemetery. Pallbearers: Albert Esparza, Nick Flores, Armando, Sammy, Alvin and Symon Simpson.  Honorary Pallbearers: Steven and Santana Escobar, Frank “Tykie” Lucero, Chris Hodnett, Amy Becerra and her High School friends.

Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory.  Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory “Trust care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777.  To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com .     

Content on the Beat

WARNING: All articles and photos with a byline or photo credit are copyrighted to the author or photographer. You may not use any information found within the articles without asking permission AND giving attribution to the source. Photos can be requested and may incur a nominal fee for use personally or commercially.

Disclaimer: If you find errors in articles not written by the Beat team but sent to us from other content providers, please contact the writer, not the Beat. For example, obituaries are always provided by the funeral home or a family member. We can fix errors, but please give details on where the error is so we can find it. News releases from government and non-profit entities are posted generally without change, except for legal notices, which incur a small charge.

NOTE: If an article does not have a byline, it was written by someone not affiliated with the Beat and then sent to the Beat for posting.

Images: We have received complaints about large images blocking parts of other articles. If you encounter this problem, click on the title of the article you want to read and it will take you to that article's page, which shows only that article without any intruders. 

New Columnists: The Beat continues to bring you new columnists. And check out the old faithfuls who continue to provide content.

Newsletter: If you opt in to the Join GCB Three Times Weekly Updates option above this to the right, you will be subscribed to email notifications with links to recently posted articles.

Submitting to the Beat

Those new to providing news releases to the Beat are asked to please check out submission guidelines at https://www.grantcountybeat.com/about/submissions. They are for your information to make life easier on the readers, as well as for the editor.

Advertising: Don't forget to tell advertisers that you saw their ads on the Beat.

Classifieds: We have changed Classifieds to a simpler option. Check periodically to see if any new ones have popped up. Send your information to editor@grantcountybeat.com and we will post it as soon as we can. Instructions and prices are on the page.

Editor's Notes

It has come to this editor's attention that people are sending information to the Grant County Beat Facebook page. Please be aware that the editor does not regularly monitor the page. If you have items you want to send to the editor, please send them to editor@grantcountybeat.com. Thanks!

Here for YOU: Consider the Beat your DAILY newspaper for up-to-date information about Grant County. It's at your fingertips! One Click to Local News. Thanks for your support for and your readership of Grant County's online news source—www.grantcountybeat.com

Feel free to notify editor@grantcountybeat.com if you notice any technical problems on the site. Your convenience is my desire for the Beat.  The Beat totally appreciates its readers and subscribers!  

Compliance: Because you are an esteemed member of The Grant County Beat readership, be assured that we at the Beat continue to do everything we can to be in full compliance with GDPR and pertinent US law, so that the information you have chosen to give to us cannot be compromised.