Born November 15, 1926 in Independence Kansas, Jessie was the daughter of Alejandro and Consuelo Rocha. Jessie was a life member of the Emanuel Baptist Church of Colorado City. She was an active member of the church participating in every community event that the church put on and leading the Churches WMU. Whether it be the Thanksgiving meals, Christmas in April, The mission, Feed the Hikers, or any of many events the church held over the years, Jessie was there as she felt that contributing in these church functions was her way of showing her love for her community and spreading the word of God.
Jessie is survived by her sons, Sammy Contreras and wife Lupe of Colorado City, Jesse Aguilar and wife Mary of Colorado City, Ernesto Aguilar of Colorado City, and Ruben Aguilar ad wife, Renee of Coloraado City; Daughters, Gloria De La Cruz of San Angelo and Diana Garza of Colorado City, as well as 20 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Jessie is also survived by her siblings Aleja Gutierrez, Teresa Perez, Alex Rocha Jr., Charlie Rocha, Trina Aguilar, and Adelina Leal in addition to several nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held at the Kiker-Seale Funeral Home on Sunday June 7th from 6 to 8 pm with a funeral service tobe conducted at the Emmanuel Baptist Church of Colorado City on Monday, June 8th at 10 am with the Rev. Alfredo Valdez officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell County Cemetery.
Condolences may also be sent by visiting www.kikerseale.com
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