Richard Davila Esparza

February 27, 1937 - June 10, 2022

Richard was born in Hanford on Saturday February 27th 1937 and raised in Fresno where he played and coached baseball for a majority of his life. He worked in construction for many years and also helped build Edwards theatre and many highways/bridges throughout California. Richard is survived by his wife Nadine, 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and 8 great grand children. Richard enjoyed spending time at home, watching his 49ers play, and most of all eating ice cream and chocolates. He was a very well respected and likable man by all. He will be greatly missed and we will continue to celebrate his life. “Don’t cry because I’m gone, smile because I was here, and when you feel alone just think about the good years.”