Jesus Jesse ) G. Vega

A memorial service for Jesus (Jesse) G. Vega III, 43, of Roswell, will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Alan Patterson will officiate the service. Jesse passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 in Tucson, Arizona. His cremains will be interred at South Park Cemetery with military honors. A reception will follow at the Eagles Hall. Jesse was born August 2, 1969, to Jesus G. Vega, Jr. and Clara Mendiola (Murphy) in Roswell, NM. He was a loving son, brother, father, and grandfather. He grew up in Roswell, Santa Fe, and Tucson for most of his life. Jesse joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was a veteran of the Iraq War. He had a gift of artistic and drawing ability. He was very talented at creating things with his hands, such as sketches, models, and many other things. Jesse was also a good student. After working professionally in the drafting/ architecture field, he returned to school to finish his degree, earning an Associate’s Degree in Engineering and Design Technology. He graduated with Honors was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa. Jesse was even awarded a special scholarship to continue his education and was presented that honor by New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez. He was a man of many talents who was very capable in several fields. He was a devoted fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, a loyal friend to many, and he loved spending time with his cousins. He never seemed more happy than when he gave his heart to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. His family will miss his wonderful smile but is comforted in knowing they will see him again in heaven. Jesse always told those closest to him that he “loved them like a circle.” It is a never ending love. He is survived by grandparents Jesus G. Vega, Sr. and his wife Alice, of Roswell; grandmother Ermina Mendiola, of Roswell; his father Jesus G. Vega, Jr. of Tucson, Ariz. ; his mother Clara Murphy and her husband, Mike, of Roswell; daughter Bernadette Hurtado (and granddaughter Estrella), of Santa Fe; daughter Valerie Merryfield and her husband, Danny, (and granddaughter Ariah), of Roswell; daughter Victoria Christina Marie Crosby-Doriety (and grandson Vincent Wesley), of Lawrenceville, Georgia; son Joshua G. Vega , of Marietta, Oklahoma; sister Corina Aguilar and her husband, Desi, of Roswell; brother Jacob G. Vega, of Tucson, Ariz.; step sister Katie York and her husband, Dennis, of Carlsbad, NM; brother John Earnest Casaus, of Anchorage, Alaska; brother Jason Chavez Vega, of Albuquerque; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces – all of whom he loved very much. Jesse was preceded in death by grandmother Elvida Reyes Vega; grandfather Guadalupe Mendiola; and grandson Giovanni Isaiah Crosby-Escobar (mom Victoria). Honorary Pallbearers will be Jacob G. Vega, Chris Marrujo, Gerald Carrillo, Dominic Mendiola, Ruben Santistevan, Joseph Purcella, Andrew Aguilar, and Matthew Aguilar. Services are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory.

Jesus Jesse ) G. Vega

August 2, 1969 - April 23, 2013