Jesse Gonzales, age 48, passed away peacefully on February 19 ^th , 2018. Jesse is survived by his parents, Juanita and Francisco Gonzales, his son, Nicholas Gonzales, his daughter, Benina Fernandez, his son-in-law, Carlos Fernandez, and his only granddaughter, Victoria Nichole Fernandez.  He is also survived by his sisters, Yolanda Muniz, Elva Aviles, Sylvia Salinas, Rosalinda Puentes, Frances G. Haro, and Sandra Gonzales.  Jesse is also survived by his brothers, Robert Puentes, Gilbert Gonzales, Jerry Gonzales, and Omar Gonzales. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Pablo and Juan Jose Puentes.  Jesse also had numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, and neices.  Additionally, Jesse had many friends and he touched the lives of many people. Jesse is also survived by Tammy York, whom he loved very much.

Jesse was born in San Antonio Texas and he attended his primary years of school in Sabinal Texas.  In 1986, he moved to Gilroy, CA, which became his home.  Jesse loved his family and he had friends everywhere.  He was a humble, kind, and loving son, father, brother, and friend and he touched the hearts and lives of all who knew him.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 24th, 2018 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Chapel, located at 11 1 ^st Street in Gilroy, California.