Jesse attended Barstow High School and later went on to complete schooling for his HVAC certification. He always wanted to open his own company/business one day. Jesse went on to have a career with HP Communications. Where he started as a groundman and worked his way up to Forman.
Jesse met his wife Ileana in Barstow. Jesse and Ileana spent twenty-five years together building a beautiful family. They have 5 kids. His goal was to raise 5 strong men that are able to live Life knowing they are important.
Jesse is survived by his wife Ileana his 5 sons Jesse Jr, Nathan, Jedidiah, Angelo and Johnny. His father David Tafoya and mother Judy Peralta. His siblings Magdeline, Bennie, Bernadette, Samantha, Alexandria, Santana, Kelly and 19 nieces and nephews.
A chapel service for Jesse will be held Friday, February 10, 2023 at 2:30 PM at Mead Mortuary, 36930 Irwin Rd, Barstow, California 92311.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.meadcares.com for the Tafoya family.