Raul Espinoza of Hillside Terrace, Buda, passed away July 29 at his home following a long bout with cancer at the age of 51. He was born Sept. 10, 1964 in San Antonio, Texas.

Raul loved fishing and doing things with his hands and was a great handyman.

Raul is survived by his parents Flora and Santiago Espinoza; his wife Sylvia and children Elizabeth, Erica, Raul Jr. and America; brothers Joe Espinoza, Santiago Espinoza Jr.; sisters Rose Vasquez, Elsie Munoz, Emma Uriegas,Alicia Martinez; and numerous grandchildren.

A memorial mass will be held Thursday, 11 a.m. at Santa Cruz Catholic Church in Buda.