Diannia "DeDe" Lee Esparza, 59, died Friday, September 15, 2017 at her home with her family at her side. She was born October 18, 1957 in Ravenna, Ohio. DeDe was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Surviving is her husband Paul Esparza, children, Patience (James) Taylor, Caleb (Crystal) Proctor, Haven (Carey Thomas) Proctor, Jesse (Jennifer) Moeller, Ryan Paul Esparza, Kathleen Rose (Bob Cooper) Esparza, Jovone L. Wright, 13 grandchildren, siblings Matt Burns and Sue Sechler. DeDe was preceded in death by 2 siblings Chip and Rhondia Burns.

Time of remembering will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday September 21, 2017 at Covington Memorial Funeral Home 8408 Covington Rd. with calling 2 hours prior. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens Cemetery.