Kenneth "Kenny" Amado Esperas
1951-10-26 2016-07-12
Kenny Esperas age 64, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Spokane, WA unexpectedly from complications during his recovery from hip replace- ment surgery.
Ken was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Salvador and Nina Esperas, then relocated to Spokane, WA to raise his family. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend Darlene; sons Owen and Chan; daughter Leanne; daughter-in-law Barb; grandchildren Ryan and Maile; brothers: John, Clifford, Sydney and sister Corinne. Ken is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Hershel and Donald, sister Sana and other beloved family members.
Ken worked at Fasteners Inc. for 19 years and held multiple positions within shipping and receiving. He retired from the City of Spokane after 17 years in parking enforcement. He had many passions that included: his love of God, spending time with his family, playing music, football, volleyball, camping, taking long walks on the beach, cooking and making jewelry, but most of all he had a passion for people and spreading the aloha spirit. He had something very special about him that gave him the ability to connect with people; he cared about them, he invested in them, he rejoiced in their successes, he encouraged them to take risks, and was there to protect them. Most notable, Ken had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed making people laugh. A cherished friend said it best, "Ken Esperas was the walking, living example, the personification of "PONO" because he was ALL THINGS GOOD in everything he did."
We want to give a special Thank You to all his family, friends, medical staff and specialist who cared for him. Aloha!
A Memorial Service for the beloved Ken Esperas will be at St. Francis of Assisi at 1104 W. Heroy Ave., Spokane, WA 99205 on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 1:00 PM, with a reception to follow in the event hall for a late lunch and to visit, share memories, bring your instrument and play music, and dance hulas. Sympathy cards can be mailed to the Esperas Family at P.O. Box 3966, Spokane, WA 99220.
Ken was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Salvador and Nina Esperas, then relocated to Spokane, WA to raise his family. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend Darlene; sons Owen and Chan; daughter Leanne; daughter-in-law Barb; grandchildren Ryan and Maile; brothers: John, Clifford, Sydney and sister Corinne. Ken is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Hershel and Donald, sister Sana and other beloved family members.
Ken worked at Fasteners Inc. for 19 years and held multiple positions within shipping and receiving. He retired from the City of Spokane after 17 years in parking enforcement. He had many passions that included: his love of God, spending time with his family, playing music, football, volleyball, camping, taking long walks on the beach, cooking and making jewelry, but most of all he had a passion for people and spreading the aloha spirit. He had something very special about him that gave him the ability to connect with people; he cared about them, he invested in them, he rejoiced in their successes, he encouraged them to take risks, and was there to protect them. Most notable, Ken had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed making people laugh. A cherished friend said it best, "Ken Esperas was the walking, living example, the personification of "PONO" because he was ALL THINGS GOOD in everything he did."
We want to give a special Thank You to all his family, friends, medical staff and specialist who cared for him. Aloha!
A Memorial Service for the beloved Ken Esperas will be at St. Francis of Assisi at 1104 W. Heroy Ave., Spokane, WA 99205 on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 1:00 PM, with a reception to follow in the event hall for a late lunch and to visit, share memories, bring your instrument and play music, and dance hulas. Sympathy cards can be mailed to the Esperas Family at P.O. Box 3966, Spokane, WA 99220.