Juan Espina

Juan and Gladys Espina Juan and Gladys Espina were tragically taken from us on July 2, 2016, in Palisades, Colorado.

Gladys was born December 10, 1972, in El Salvador, the daughter of Jorge Alberto Alvarez and Gladys Celina Calderon. From the time Gladys came from El Salvador she lived in Fullerton, CA. She then moved to Clearfield, UT in 2001. She was the mother of three sons: Marvin, Nathan and Josh.

Juan, the son of Juan Neftali Espina and Conception Lucero, came to the United States at the age of 20 and has lived in the state of Utah ever since. He and Gladys were married on August 1, 2014.

Gladys worked as a very passionate social worker. Juan was one of the best foremen for Acme Construction. They were both dedicated to Gladys’ three boys. Juan loved the boys as his own and was a great role model for them.

Both Juan and Gladys loved to spend time in the outdoors. They enjoyed boating, hiking, camping and just having fun with the kids.

Gladys is survived by her mother, stepfather, three brothers, three sisters, and her three sons: Marvin, Nathan and Josh.

Juan is survived by his mother, two brothers, two sisters and his three stepchildren.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 210 South Chapel Street, Layton, UT. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, July 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road. A Vigil with Rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Interment, Bountiful City Cemetery.

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