Jesse A. Pena

He is preceded in death by his father, Lucio Pena; mother, Virginia A. Pena; nephew, Chris Pena Ubias.

Jesse is survived by his oldest son, Erik Pena; daughter, Stephanie Pena, granddaughters, Alexis, Sierra, Julianna Pena; son, Michael and wife Elouisa, grandchildren, Michael Elijah, Alina Luz Pena; son, Matthew and Imelda, grandchildren, Rubi, Israel, Isaiah, Iliana Pena, Yoselinne and Troy Reyna. And Alice Cervantes.

He is also survived by his brothers and sisters as follows; Wally Pena, Lucy Pena Ubias, Gustavo Pena and Wife Carmen, Virgie Pena Rodriguez, Bebe Pena and Wife Paula, Pilar Pena and Wife Terri, Maria Pena Cervantes and Husband Jesse, Lucio Jr. Pena, and Edward Pena and a loving abundance of nieces and nephews.

Pops enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1980 and was stationed in various areas around the world. He received an Air Force achievement medal, Air Force outstanding unit award, Air Force good conduct medal, Air Force overseas short tour ribbon, Air Force longevity service award ribbon, 1 device, and Air Force training ribbon.

Pops was a very hard worker, very dedicated to his job. Not only was he dedicated to his work but to his family. Even after working 70 + hours in a week he always found the time and most importantly the energy to dedicate himself to his kids and all grandchildren. There’s nothing he wouldn’t do for them. Jesse was not just a great family member but also a marvelous community member. You would always see him assisting in food banks, Blue Santa, his loving Church Santa Julia, etc. Even though 2020 presented its hardships, he was there, volunteering. It brought us much joy to have seen him broadcasted on the news during one of his volunteering events. It without a doubt made him proud to have been a part of that broadcast. No monetary value was involved but a very big heartfelt value for him. He loved attending Air Force flight shows and sharing those moments with his family. He most definitely always showed love and support for his brothers and sisters in arms. And forget it when it came to Golf. This sport was one of his favorite hobbies.

We miss you, we love you, and this isn’t goodbye. It’s an “I’ll see you later, in Heaven.”

Visitation 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home 2620 South Congress with Recitation of the Holy Rosary to begin at 6:00 pm.

Mass of Christian Burial 12:00 pm on Monday, February 1, 2021 at St. Julia Catholic Church 900 Tillery. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery.

Currently, due to the substantial public risk, city and state government mandates that social gatherings of limited amounts may occur with strict social distancing protocol. Current COVID protocols for Travis County, guests must wear protective masks at all times while inside the funeral home facility and practice the recommended six foot social distancing. Weed-Corley-Fish South will limit our capacity to 70 guests at a service while enforcing all distancing and hygiene standards. We appreciate your understanding.