Photo courtesy of Hillcrest Funeral Home Burial Park & Cremations - San Antonio
Oct 30, 1964 - Mar 25, 2025
Jesse and I were school mates we played all kind of sports and he was my running back. I always thought about him. Ever since I found out he had passed I been thinking about him and my heart is sad
.my you rest in peace my dear friend. We shared lots of things wen we were kids
My condolences to the family..
George Rubio
September 10, 2025 | San Antonio, TX | Classmate
My deepest condolences to the family. Keep him always in your heart and take him along with you. He is your guardian angel now and Jesse will never leave you.
God bless you all.
Paula Meyer
April 15, 2025 | San Antonio, TX | Classmate
My dad and I extend our condolences to Jesse's family and the rest of the Barrera Family. May God guide you through this time of sorrow.
-The Mosqueda Family
Angelica Mosqueda
April 14, 2025 | San Antonio, TX | Family
God speed Shipmate, rest easy Sailor, we'll take the watch from here.
Noe Garcia
April 11, 2025 | San Antonio, TX | Classmate
Rest in peace cousin
Mary ann S BARRERA
April 11, 2025 | Macdona, TX
Sending heart felt condolences to my fellow classmates’s family. He will be dearly remembered. May God give you the strength to accept. May he rest in eternal peace.
Blanca Perez- Arguello
April 11, 2025 | San Antonio, TX | Classmate
May God bless the family in the name of the father, the son and the Holy Spirit.
Rest in Peace Dondi.
Albert Guadiano
April 10, 2025 | San Antonio, TX | Neighbor
Jesse was a good friend of mine in the Navy. He was always happy and smiling. I know he'll be greatly missed.
Jonathan Finley
April 07, 2025 | Brierfield, AL | Military
Rene Gonzalez
April 04, 2025 | Telford, PA | Military
Jesse “Dondi” Barrera III born October 30,1964 in San Antonio went to be with the lord on March 25, 2025, at the age of 60. Jesse passed away at Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital surrounded by his family. Jesse was a cherished husband, devoted father, and loving grandfather. His parents would often call him their "Angel". Jesse touched many with his smile, laugh, kindness and generosity. His presence is deeply missed.
Jesse served in the US Navy from 1987-1991. By joining the navy, he was able to relocate his family to San Diego, California. Jesse loved doing all things outdoors and enjoying life with his family. He enjoyed camping, hiking, canoeing, riding his bicycle or motorcycle, and exploring new things on road trips.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather and grandmother Jesse and Evangelina Barrera.
He is survived by his loving wife Lydia Barrera; son Jesse Adam Barrera IV; daughters, Jennifer Barrera, Rachel Bañuelos and husband Ricardo Bañuelos; parents, Jesse and Susanne Barrera Jr; brothers, Mike Barrera and Alex Barrera; grandchildren, Angelina, Ricardo Jr, Alani, Alicia, and Myles; great granddaughter Isla. He will be missed and remembered by extended family and friends.
In our hearts forever. We know that you are now at peace. May we all remember his spirit and let it shine through us.
"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand". Isaiah 41:10
Visitation will be held on Monday April 14, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Rosary.
Procession will depart Hillcrest on Tuesday April 15, 2025, for a 12:00 PM Mass at Christ the King Catholic Church.
Burial to follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Arrival at 1:45 PM (Shelter # 4).
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