Raymond "Stinky" Espinoza

Raymond Espinoza or better known to the ones closest to him as “Stinky,” passed away peacefully on March 17, 2021 while watching his favorite movie, “How to Train a Dragon.” Raymond was born on February 14, 2006, to Raymond A. Espinoza and Josie Lennon in Tyler, Texas.
Raymond loved to play the piano and guitar and gave the best “belbow” (elbow) kisses. He never missed a chance to watch his favorite movies, all three of “How to Train a Dragon” and “The Polar Express.” Raymond loved all of his care providers, Dawn, Trish, Chassity, Sarah, Sandee, Robyn, Wendy, Laura, and Sarrita and will be missed by the ones he leaves behind.
Raymond is survived by his mother, Josie Lennon and husband, David; brother, Logan Huerta and wife, Jordan; sister, Andi Lennon; uncles, Raul Ramirez, Vernon Johnston and wife, Vanda; aunts, Nena Ellis and husband, Warren, Peggy Johnston, Connie Gonzalez, and Ruby Saenz and husband, Leo; grandparents, Larry and Beverly Lennon and Rudelle Baker; nephews, Christopher and Logan; niece, Layla; and numerous cousins.
He is preceded in death by his father, Raymond A. Espinoza; grandparents, Raul and Maria Ramirez; uncles, Johnny and Joe Gonalez, and Ray Ramirez.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 24, 2020, 3:00 P.M. at Croley Funeral Home in Hawkins with Father Cesar Betancourt officiating. The family will receive friends, Tuesday, March 23, 2020 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Croley Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Hawkins Cemetery in Wood County.