Gemelino Paris Esperante, 83, long time resident of Whitewater, passed away on Thursday, June 4th, 2026.

He was born on January 10, 1943, to his late father and mother, Evaristo and Carmen in Spain. In 1973 he moved to the United States as a sheep herder. On August 21, 1981, he was united in marriage to Cyndie Esperante in Colorado. Gemelino also worked in Mining and construction for many years. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, raising sheep and growing things in his garden, and flowers. He will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife Cyndie; son Marcos; grandson, Angel; two sisters, Benedita and Vitorina; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Manuel two half-brothers, Jose and Marcelino; and a half sister, Manuela.

VISITATION: The family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at the Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 North Newcomb St., Whitewater, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.

SERVICE: A funeral service in remembrance will be at the funeral home on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Burial to follow.

The Nitardy Funeral Home – Whitewater has been entrusted with Gemelino’s arrangements.