Jessie B. Magallanez

1925 - 2010

BORN

1925

DIED

2010

FUNERAL HOME

DeYoung Memorial Chapel

601 N California St

Stockton, California

Jessie Magallanez Obituary

Stockton, CA

Jessie B. Magallanez

Feb. 6, 1925 - Oct. 26, 2010

Jessie B. Magallanez, 85, was born February 6, 1925 in Harbor City, CA and passed away October 26, 2010 in Stockton, CA. Jessie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Daniel, her daughters, Patricia Dalasandro, Becky Muller (Michael), sons, Peter Magallanez (Tami) and Abe Magallanez (Silvia). She leaves behind 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, two brothers, Manuel Banda and Leandro Banda. She was preceded in death by her parents and 11 siblings.

Jessie was very special to those that knew her and she never had an unkind word for anyone. She was very generous with her love and compassion. Family, faith and friends were her passion. Her heart and home were always open to anyone. She loved cooking for her family and enjoyed reading, gardening, and crocheting, but most of all loved visiting with her grandchildren. She was truly a compassionate, caring, generous and giving person who will be deeply missed by all.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Rosary on Monday, November 1, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. the DeYoung Memorial Chapel, 601 N. California St., Stockton, CA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. St. Luke's Catholic Church, 3847 N. Sutter St., Stockton, CA. There will be no visitation prior to services. Burial will be at San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery. Online guest book at deyoungchapels.com

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Published by The Record from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Jessie Magallanez

3 Entries

November 10, 2010

To Jessie's husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren,

I worked in the Migrant Education program (child care) in the early 1970s and knew Jessie through her work with the in-school program. She was always gentle, caring, and an outstanding advocate for the migrant children and their families. She was special and a true lady.

My sympathy to all of you on your loss.

Toni (Lindeman) Jaquith
Stockton

Anita & Michele Godina

October 30, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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