Jesus Barrera

Jesse Barrera, age 39, of New Orleans, Louisiana, formerly of Austin, Texas passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2007. He was born on February 29, 1968 to Felipe D.J. and Olga Barrera in Austin, Texas. Jesse was employed with Klein Tools Company as District Manager. He was a member of San Jose Catholic Church. He enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and aboard. Jesse was in many clubs, The Young Professional Social – Founder Jes-Z Productions, Mr. Leg contest / Bridge House, the March of Dimes, KREWC of Endymion: The young leadership council of New Orleans, The Sunset Social Drinking Club, SPCA- Volunteer, Spotlight of Success, Honorary in 2006, and Social Chairman 2006. He was preceded in death by his father, Felipe D.J. Barrera, Sr. Jesse is survived by his mother Olga Barrera; his beloved companion, Sheba; brother, Felipe Barrera Jr. and wife Blanca Barrera and niece, Victoria Barrera of Austin; sister, Elsa Lewis and husband Tim Lewis Sr. and niece, Angela Lewis and nephew, Timmy Lewis of Houston, Texas; aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family and friends including close friends in New Orleans and Austin. Memorial contributions may be made to March of Dimes 800-460-0805 or Bridge House, Attn: Wayne Olivio, 1160 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral Home. Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at San Jose Catholic Church with Monsignor Tom Frank officiating. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery.