Evarista Lopez Espinoza was born March 11, 1939 in Rio Hondo, Texas and went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2016 in Bakersfield, California. Evarista is survived by her 8 children: Jose and wife Lori, Isidro, Rosa, Antonio, Herminia and husband Isaac, Iraida and husband Frank, Osvaldo and wife Teresa, and Gabriel and wife Annette. 38 grandchildren and 31 great- grandchildren. Evarista had a strong faith in her Lord, Jesus Christ, and was faithful to her God, family, church and friends. Her legacy and fond memories will continue to be cherished by her family, and by all who knew her. Evarista is preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Martina Lopez, her husband, Jose Carmen Haro Espinoza, and her son, Ramiro Lopez Espinoza. The family wishes to thank Rev. Epi Bernal, La Rosa de Saron Assembly of God, Shafter, and Pastor Rogelio Ramirez, Companerismo Cristiano, Shafter, for all their support, time and ministry. A funeral service was held at La Rosa de Saron Assembly of God in Shafter, California October 6, 2016 at 10am. Graveside services at Shafter Memorial Park. A viewing was held October 5, 2016 from 4-8pm at La Rosa de Saron Assembly of God in Shafter, California.