Past Events
Tejano250
We were honored to attend the Tejano250 event over the weekend and proudly represent the Gregorio Esparza Alamo Descendants Association and our family!
It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our Tejano heritage, honor the history and contributions of our ancestors, and help keep their legacy alive for future generations.
Reunion 2026 Under Wraps
Our 2026 Reunion is under wrap. Click on the link to view the write up in the Pleasanton Express. Thanks to all family that joined this event and all the volunteers that made it a huge success.
Dawn at the Alamo 2025
Maria Isabel Esparza Huizar Shawl
March 6, 2025, Dawn At The Alamo marked the 189th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo – that’s one year for each known Alamo Defender. We appreciate the attendance of our family members at this significant event to Remember the Alamo and our ancestor Gregorio Esparza, Alamo defender.
Maria Isabel Esparza Huizar Shawl
Maria Isabel Esparza Huizar Shawl
The Huizar and Esparza families are excited to share their story about their Great Grandmother Isabel Esparza Huizar.
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History of the American Latino in Washington D.C. asked to display Isabel’s shawl that has been in the family for years.
2023 Charter Member Induction Ceremony
February, we welcomed our 2023 charter members of inductees in New Braunfels. These members are willing to promote our family unity and continue fellowship of all Gregorio Esparza descendants, and extended family. Each charter member was presented with their charter member pin and lanyard. We had members come out and enjoy the event along with a ceremonial cannon blast to kick off our next year.
Esparza Day at Esparza Elementary
We were able to participate again at Esparza Elementary for Esparza Day. A few of our family members were able to represent Gregorios’s descendants and give a presentation to the kids about his life. We presented to the younger kiddos and then the older kids right after. What a great group of children who asked great questions about Gregorio and the Battle of the Alamo. A big thank you to our representatives: Jessica Pineda, George Benavides, Terri and Roy Guzman, and JoAnn Cerda.
Atascosa County Proclamation
Battle of the Alamo Opening Ceremony 2023
Atascosa County Proclamation
Monday, June 26th, we had a Proclamation given at the Atascosa County Courthouse for our upcoming event on July 8th!
Alamo Exhibit
Battle of the Alamo Opening Ceremony 2023
Atascosa County Proclamation
Esparza descendants are honored to be included in the Tejanas at the Alamo Exhibit in Dallas. An essay was written on Ana Salazar Esparza (wife of Gregorio) by Erlinda Huizar, Eloise Garza, Linda Leal, and Peggy Guerrero. The exhibit opened today at the Mexican American Museum of Texas, family members attending were Peggy Guerrero, Linda Bartz, and Steve Bartz.
The Mexican American Museum of Texas.
Battle of the Alamo Opening Ceremony 2023
Battle of the Alamo Opening Ceremony 2023
Battle of the Alamo Opening Ceremony 2023
Family and Friends attended the Opening Ceremony to the Commemoration of the Battle of the Alamo on February 23rd. A special Thank you to Antonio Cerda IV, Descendant of Gregorio and President of the Sons of the Republic of Texas Deaf Smith Chapter, for speaking about our Alamo hero.
Giving back to the Community
Toribio Losoya Day at the Alamo
Battle of the Alamo Opening Ceremony 2023
he descendants had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate the 50th Anniversary with the Gregorio Esparza Elementary school in San Antonio recently. We had over 30 descendants attend. It was a fantastic event not only celebrating the successes of the Northside school but Gregorio's effort and sacrifice at the Alamo. Link to Pleasanton Express Article
Tejanos at the Alamo!
Toribio Losoya Day at the Alamo
Toribio Losoya Day at the Alamo
In conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month, the Alamo celebrated Tejanos connected with the site's history. Today’s event featured local cultural organizations, descendants, living history, and more. From early San Antonio settlers to 1836 Alamo Defenders. Several descendants attended the event to discuss the Gregorio and Ana Esparza Family story with people from all over. They also shared information about our next reunion.
Toribio Losoya Day at the Alamo
Toribio Losoya Day at the Alamo
Toribio Losoya Day at the Alamo
Esparzas show up for Toribio Losoya Day at the Alamo
Helping out at the Esparza information booth were cousins, Erlinda Huizar, Peggy Huizar Guerrero, Jose Garcia, Dolly Morales, Antonio Cerda III, Antonio Cerda IV, Matthew Cerda, Eloise Garza, Celina Herrera and Roger Porter.