Robert "Bobby" Esparza, 64, of Hartford, passed away unexpectedly from an accident Monday, November 25, 2024, in Des Moines. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, December 15 at Nederlanders Tap & Golf, 514 1/2 Main St, Pella, IA 50219.

Bobby was always the life of the party, the one who'd make you laugh, the one you'd call if you needed a hand. Whether it be on your vehicle, home, or even just someone to talk to. He never had much, but his heart poured out to those he cared for and he'd drop anything he was doing to help.

He was stubborn, hard headed, and loud, but you couldn't help but love Bobby's smile and laugh if he was in the room. He was a story teller, "to make a long story short" you'd sit there for an hour listening to the same story you've heard 100 times, but it didn't matter because every time you heard it, his expressions would get better and better.

Bobby's passions were cars, Harley's, building things, but most of all, his grandkids. He loved his grandkids more than anything in this world.

His infectious smile, banter and laugh will be forever missed by all of his children and grandchildren.

Bobby is survived by his children, Dallas, Kelsee and Michael; grandchildren, Adeline Ann, Aria Elu, Acelynn Kay, Atlas Satori, Brodi Reanee, Cain Michael, Daemon Malachi, Kaiden James, Merik Asher, Tristen Scott; and many other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, Carol and Alfred Fiscalini.

Memorials may be made to the family for a contribution at a later date.