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Dr. Luis Antonio Espina

July 21, 1937 — November 22, 2024

Dr. Luis Antonio Espina, 87, a resident of Cape Coral, Fla., since 2005, formerly of Union City, N.J., passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 in Cape Coral. He was born July 21, 1937 in Ranchuelo, Cuba, to Antonio and Victoria Espina, now deceased.

Luis was of the Roman Catholic faith and dedicated his life to the service of others. An internist and cardiologist, Luis went above and beyond the call of action as a physician, serving not only his patients but also his community at large. A committed member of Alpha 66, Luis aided in the 1980 Mariel Boatlifts by providing medical care for Cuban immigrants. He also founded the New Jersey chapter of the Spanish American Medical Association (SAMA)

Luis was also an avid flyer in his early life. He was a proud member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) for over 20 years and enjoyed taking trips in his Cessna. Outside of flying, Luis enjoyed history, watching boxing, and taking drives with his wife, Mercedes.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years, Mercedes Espina of Cape Coral, as well as their two children, Mercedes Espina (29) and Nicholas Luis Espina (23); his daughter, Isabel Carvajal, and his son, Luis Espina; three siblings, Lucinda Lavendero, Leonel Espina, and Lourdes Espina; three grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as Link, the family dog and Luis’ favorite four-legged companion.

Luis was preceded in death by a brother, Lazaro Raphael.

Private family services will be held.

Memorial Contributions in memory of Dr. Luis Antonio Espina are suggested to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 5757 Waterford District Drive, Ste 310, Miami, FL 33126.

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

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