Elizabeth “Betty” Espinosa

Mrs. Espinosa, 96, of Lakewood, died Jan. 11, 2011. At the age of 94, she converted to Catholicism and became a communicant of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Rumson. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry, in 2010. Mrs. Espinosa is survived by a daughter and son-inlaw, Elaine and James Hinckley of Lincroft; two sisters, Katherine Tripodi of Fort Lee and Olga Hodul of North Bergen; two grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Holy Cross Church. Memorial donations may be made to the church. The Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank, handled the arrangements.