Jesus Abarca II

Jesse unexpectedly passed away on February 25, 2025, as he battled with asthma his entire life. Jesse was born on October 28, 1978 in Upland, California to Jesus G. Abarca and Elma Abarca. Jesse was a loving son, brother, uncle, and father who enjoyed spending time with his children, family, and friends. Jesse grew up in Ontario, California, during his younger years before moving to Sandy, Utah, where he finished high school and later obtained his HVACR license. He met Shay Garfield in 2010 and welcomed their first daughter, Sienna, a few years later. One year later, they welcomed their second daughter, Maci, and they enjoyed their travels as a family. In 2022, they welcomed their son Greysunn into the world. Jesse has always had a passion for music, great food, playing frisbee golf, fishing, and most importantly, being a father to his three beautiful children.
Jesse is survived by his three children, Sienna Abarca, Maci Abarca, and Greysunn Abarca, his father, Jesus Abarca, and siblings Sandra Abarca, Christine Abarca, Teresa Youngren, and Gilbert Abarca. He also had many nieces, nephews, and great-nephews whom he loved very much.
Jesse is preceded in death by his mother, Elma Abarca, Great-Nephew Zeke Monroy, grandparents Gilberto and Guadalupe Abarca, grandparents Lorenzo and Juanita Navarrette.
Jesse's funeral will be held Saturday March 22, 2025 at 12:00 pm at Larkin Mortuary Riverton, 3688 West 12600 South, Riverton. There will be a viewing held the night prior, Friday March 21, 2025 at Larkin Riverton from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Interment will take place at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E Dimple Dell Road, Sandy.