Eleanor K ESPINOZA Obituary (2025)

Eleanor K. Espinoza (Ford) age 84, passed away at Tacoma General Hospital on February 6, 2025. Eleanor was born in Yakima, Washington on March 10, 1940, to Alexander Ford And Eliza Ford (Campbell). She had four siblings: sisters Joan and Dorothy, and brothers, Bill and Tom. She is lovingly survived by her husband, Paul Espinoza, their daughter Paulette (Don Mallula), grandson Alex Mallula, granddaughter Haley Mallula, sister Joan (Riggs) brother Tom Ford, as well as several other family members and dear friends. Eleanor grew up in Yakima Valley working at Bailey Jeans Co., later moving on to packing apples at a fruit warehouse. From there, she went on to run her own Alexander's Cleaning service, ultimately becoming a loving caregiver for her two grandchildren, who were her pride and joy. She never missed a sporting event, play, family dinner, or gathering. Eleanor met her husband, Paul, in the 1960's when their relationship began. On June 6, 1970, they were married and had one daughter. They spent 54 wonderful years together. They moved from Yakima to Selah in 1977 to begin their lives in their beautiful home with countless animals; cats, dogs, horses, chickens -- too many to name. Eleanor will be truly missed by so many people she touched. She was a caring woman who always put others first. We will miss her smile, laugh, phone calls, road trips, shopping sprees, and countless more things. Ma, as she was affectionately known by her family, brightened our lives. She will always be the little fireball she truly was. We miss you El, Ma. Till one day when we can be together again, we love you. Per our Ma, she did not want any funeral services.