Jesus “Chuy” Mena passed away on June 24, 2020 at the age of 88. Jesus was a loving father, a compassionate caring man. He was a man of faith, he prayed his Rosary every morning. Jesus gave thanks to God and always prayed for his children and grandchildren. His love for his wife, Gloria, was unconditional. Jesus always had a smile on his face and the love of the Lord in his heart.
He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and veteran. Jesus is survived by his wife of 60 years, Gloria (Carreon) Mena; his children Letty, Patsy, Ralph, George, Julie and Gregory; and his grandchildren Joey, Stephanie, JJ, TJ, Eric, Lauren, Samson, Gabriel, Elizabeth, Aidan and Sebastian. He was preceded in death by his son Jesus Mena Jr., grandson Jake and granddaughter Amber.
Visitation will be held Monday, June 29, from 5:00-9:00pm at Funeraria Del Angel Central, 3839 Montana Avenue, with Rosary at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass will be 1:30pm Tuesday, June 30, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 2709 Alabama Street. Interment will follow service at 2:30pm at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Avenue.
