Joyce Ellen Esparza,63, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, July 14, 2010.Memorial Services were held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, July 17, 2010 at the First Christian Church, Dalhart, Texas.A Memorial Service in Gilroy, California will be held at a later time.Joyce was born July 9, 1947 in San Jose, CA to Augustus and Edith (Paslay) Myers. Joyce was a skilled and competitive game player and found happiness in spoiling her grandchildren and showing them so much love. Joyce married Frank Esparza in December of 1967 Survivors include her husband Frank Esparza of Dalhart, TX. Her children Luanne Martinez of Gilroy, CA, Steven and Vanessa Esparza of Hollister, CA, Shawna and Mike Haney of Dalhart, TX, Frank and Kris Esparza of Sacramento, CA. 2 sisters; Barbara Silva of Hollister, CA and Elizabeth Karis of Aromas, CA and 1 brother; Richard Wells of San Jose, CA9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren -Grandchildren Lorine, Gabriel, and Andrea Martinez of Gilroy, CASteven Joseph Esparza of U.S. Army Ft. Huachuca, AZJacob, Janessa and Jalyssa Esparza of Hollister, CALindsey and Laura Esparza of Sacramento, CAGreat-Grandchildren-Gabriel Martinez Jr. of Gilroy, CA Liana Esparza of Sacramento, CAPreceded in death by her parents and a brother Dale Wells.