Carlos P. Esparza Jr. age 60, a man with great family values of Steger, IL (hometown Chicago Heights), US Army veteran departed peacefully on March 8, 2014. Beloved father leaves behind daughter Kasey Esparza, son Brandon (Erica) Esparza and daughter Jondrea Kidd. Devoted grandfather of ten. Carlos is also survived by Deidra Kidd endeared partner of 24 years, five sisters and a brother. Preceded beyond by loving mother Rosa Marez Esparza. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews, lifelong friends, dear friend and former spouse (mother of Kasey and Brandon) Jeri Maltby. Visitation Thursday, March 13th, 4-7pm Lain Sullivan, Park Forest, IL. Funeral Mass Friday, March 14th, 10am St Liborius Church Steger, IL. Military Honors at Abraham Lincoln Cemetery, Elwood, IL following funeral procession. Service Information Visitation Thursday March 13, 2014 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Lain-Sullivan Funeral Directors 50 Westwood Dr. Park Forest, IL 60466-1419 --> Service Friday March 14, 2014 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM St. Liborius Church 71 W. 35th St. Steger, IL, 60475 -->