Jesus “Jesse” Gomez Peña of Hermiston passed away on May 24, 2023 in Hermiston surrounded by family at the age of 84.
He was born on Sept. 25, 1938 in Guadalupe, Mexico to Tomas Peña and Feliciana Gomez-Peña.
He married the love of his life, Rosa Maria Munoz in Eagle Pass, Texas at the ages of 17 and 16, respectively. A year later they welcomed their first child, Ana Luisa “Lisa,” followed by Jose “Jesse.” They then moved to Hermiston in 1960, where they had their youngest son, Tomas “Tommy.”
Jesus worked at C&B Livestock as a mill room operator until he retired. In retirement he enjoyed volunteering at the food basket in Stanfield every week, spending time with his family, hosting barbeques, attending family dinners, and traveling.
Jesse is survived by his wife, Rosa; his sisters, Maggie and Vega; his brother, Tomas; his two sons, Jose and Tomas; his grandchildren, Christina, Amica, Jordan, Alisha, Amanda and Addie; and his great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Hela, Bepa and Luisa; and his daughter, Ana Luisa.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery.
A mass and celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Please share memories of Jesus with his family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
