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CALLEJAS, Jesse Matthew - February 23, 1985 - June 19, 2005 Beloved son of Sal and Lucy Callejas; loving brother to Trevor and Adam; devoted grandson to Tullio and Mary Abram, Edgar and Luisa Callejas; great-grandson to Natalia D'Incao; loving nephew to Lilly Abram, Angelo Elvira, Robert and Marcy Abram, Edgar and Natasha Callejas, Edgar and Jamina Solorzano, Fernando Callejas, Annabelle and Ignacio Garcia, Luis and Demetria Callejas, Debbie Keating; fun-loving cousin to Jamina, Chris, Rosemary, Martin, Katrina, Courtney, Molly, Matthew, Javier, Luisa, Nicholas, Ryan and more. Best friend to ever so many. Jesse was raised in South San Francisco, attended Buri Buri Elementary, Alta Loma Middle School, and Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep. He played many sports all throughout his life but his greatest love was basketball. He played varsity for SHCP where he made life long friendships. Attended Sonoma State for one year and worked at UPS in Petaluma. He came back to the city where he became a member of Local 278 working at the UPS San Bruno Hub. His love of family, friends and having a good time was the guiding force in a life that was cut too short. A kind person with a big heart he had a smile that could brighten up any room. He was the light of our lives and all whom he befriended. Jesse will be missed by all. Friends and family may visit after 5pm on Thursday with a rosary service at 7pm at St. Veronica Church, 434 Alida Way, South San Francisco. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 11am also at St. Veronica Church. Donations may be made in memory of Jesse Callejas to Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory General Scholarship Fund, 1055 Ellis St., S. F., CA. 94109.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Jun. 22, 2005.

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Laura Leahy

June 20, 2017

Everyday I miss you. Everyday for 12 years, I have missed you more than words. You will forever be my greatest loss. Send me a sign

August 17, 2009

Hi Jesse,
Time flies, yet I miss you so much. Thankyou for watching over me and our family. Please continue to give us signs so we know you are with us, a blinking street light... Isn't Isaiah so cute, and I know your proud of Martin. He's such a good dad. Jesse, please keep our family safe and happy. I wish you were here to help me make decisions on things, yet I know that you are in my heart. Please continue to guide our family on the path we are meant to be on.
I Love You,
Rose

September 27, 2008

Hey Jesse,
How are you? I know you and Tio Luis are having a great time hanging out together. Keep Luis active and playing basketball. Miss you of course always wish you were still here with us but God must have his reason for taking you so early from all of us. I hope you helped Luis celebrate his birthday today and had a great time. Give Bella a hug and kiss from all of us.
Love you
Nani

Nani

June 19, 2008

Jesse,
It has been three long sad years since you were taken away from us. We have just celebrated another mass in your honor. I still can't believe that you were never given a chance to live your life to the fullest. I hope that God had a good reason to take you away from us so early in life. I just wish we would have had seen you getting married and having children, I know you know that Martin will be having his son soon, to bad we couldn't see this happening with you. I miss you very much but am a bit happier that you are able to play basketball with Luis. Keep watching over your family. Guide them in the right directions and hopefully help them with their saddness.
I love you very much,

Annabelle Garcia

May 22, 2008

Jesse,
Thank you for being there to greet your Tio Luis. Please show him the ropes and have a great game of basketball with him. He hasn't been able to do so for a long time. You, and Bella please comfort him and help him feel at home.
I know you know I am always thinking of you cuz every night I talk to you and ask you to continue keeping your family strong. We all miss you but I am a little bit happier to know that you and Louie are together now and will look out for all of us.
Love you, Nani

Lauren O.

March 26, 2008

Hey Jesse,
I see your picture every morning ,the one from prom! i'm always thinking about you ,and i cant wait to meet up with you again.I never said thank you for being there for me...it meant so much to me!

J.P.

August 16, 2007

sup partner,
was thinkin about you a lot lately and somehow found myself on this guestbook website thing that I never knew about or nothin- anyway- tell my why i dialed 650-296-9621 the other day just because -- still got it on the speed dial-
me and maher have been havin a lot of those late night deep convos that I know you would be eating up lately-convos that you may literally have the answers to these days (if you even want to come down and tell a homie i am all ears-- but i guess some things your not supposed to figure out in this life)... as we continue to learn and live it truly hurts my heart that you are not along for the ride
ALL LOVE - watch over me and give me guidance and help me answer some of the many questions I have ... I truly hope you are in peace and that this life on earth is neither a beginnig or end

rose

January 3, 2007

hi cuz. It's 2007 and things have really changed sence the last time. i miss you and love you soo much. Time flies, and soon i know we will meet again. U know how much i love you. Please continue to keep us strong and safe.

MARTIN MARQUEZ

November 15, 2005

Hey Jesse:



As the months go by it's still hard not having you here with us. But I know that you are looking out for all of us. Well Riordan is going good though it's hard I am doing my best. Your advice sticks to me like glue. Wish you were here.



Miss you a whole bunch.



Telin

Telin

July 20, 2005

Hi Jesse:



It's been a month now and I miss you a lot. I know that you are in a better place.I just wanted to let you that you are in my thoughts and in my heart. I have not forgotten the advice you gave me and when I start Riordon in August I will use that advice daily. Jesse, take care of us.....Love you and miss you.

Ernie Picazo

July 12, 2005

Jesse,



I miss you so much. I miss you walking through the door of our home. You picking on me and me picking on you. I think about you everyday and wish you were her. I always look up at the sky and I know you are there watching and smiling and telling me to do good in school.



I love you and miss you,



Your lil. friend,



Ernie Picazo

Luisa Garcia

July 11, 2005

Dear Jesse,

I miss you very much. I will always remember the time you took me and Javi to the movies and we were in the elevator and thought it was really slow because it wasn't moving because you didn't push the button. I love you very much, you will always remain in my heart and I am so sorry for what happened to you.

Love,

Luisa

p.s. Jerkalies misses you as well.

Javier Garcia

July 11, 2005

Jesse,

I love you and miss you. You were my best cousin ever. Thanks for everything you did for me and Luisa. You always took care of us and did fun things with us. You will always be in my heart.

Love your best cousin,

Javi

Annabelle Garcia

July 11, 2005

My dearest Jesse, I still cannot believe you are not here with us any longer. My heart is so full of sorrow that life was taken away from you so swiftly. I never had the chance to really let you know how much I loved you. I will always have you in my heart. I miss you terribly. The only consolation I have is that you are not alone, you are with your Bella watching over all of us.

I will always love you.

Nani

Ronald Flores

July 3, 2005

I met Jesse at work at UPS a few months ago. He was always positive and upbeat and the nicest guy. When I found out he went to SH I always gave him a hard time, since I went to SI. It's a trip because it turns out we knew a bunch of the same people. This is a real tragedy. I saw him as a huge teddy bear. He was the nicest guy. May he rest in peace, and condolences to the Callejas family.

Sonia Downing-Silva

June 29, 2005

To Sal and Ed:



I was very sad to hear about this tragedy. I haven't seen either of you since City College but I wanted to express my deepest sympathies to both Sal and Ed. You might not even remember me but I'll keep you in my prayers.

michael, mizue, & tomizo callejas

June 28, 2005

To Mr. Jesse Callejas,

I am not sure if we have ever met in a large family gatherings, but I do know that it is tragic for your life to be cut so short. My deep sympathy goes to your parents and your two younger brothers.

Farewell, may your journey in hereafter be easy and painless...

Tiffany Komro-Callejas

June 26, 2005

Jesse, I can't believe that it has been a week, and still I don't understand how you were you taken from us. I keep thinking of you and waiting for this nightmere to be over. I can not believe that we will not see you anymore, we miss you so much. We miss you and love you, you are in our thoughts every day and always will be. We love you and miss you. Tiffany & Chris

Louisa Kosta

June 24, 2005

Sal,Lucy,Adam and Trevor,

I am sadden by the loss of your

son Jesse. My heart goes out to

you all.I cannot imagine the

pain you must be feeling. I'am in

shock and sadden as well.



My Condolence,

Louisa Kosta

The Aicardi Family

June 24, 2005

thanks for the great times you have left us with. your soul will truly live on with each and every one of us. your life was cut shurt here on earth but we will all eventually see you again in heaven. God have mercy on your soul and rest in peace Jessie. we love you and will never forget you

Jason Hill

June 24, 2005

Sorry about the lose of a beautiful son, brother, and friend but know that a better place is waiting for us all. God Bless.

The Ghiglieris

June 23, 2005

You are in our thoughts and prayers constantly. May faith, prayers and treasured memories of Jesse help ease your pain as each new day unfolds. If there is anything you need or if there's any way we can help, please let us know. We are here for you.

Love, Mike, Geraldine, Matthew and Michelle

Brian McVeigh

June 23, 2005

Sal, Lucy,

Im so very sorry for your loss.You both are in my thoughts and prayers.Please accept my deepest sympathy.Brian

June 23, 2005

I didn't know Jessie for a long time but during the time I did know him I grew to love and care for him. I'm deeply sorry for your loss and hope you can only remember the good times and memories. Jessie always was more than we ever knew. My condolences.

Cindy Romero

June 23, 2005

Sal, Lucy, Trevor, Adam,

No words could express how I am feeling, Jesse was truely a "BIG" brother to Timothy. I will always cherrish those special family gatherings Timothy and I were fortunate to share with Jesse and the family. May family & friends continue to be there for you & your family during these trying times. Jesse may you rest in peace.

Love always,

Cindy Romero

Mary G

June 23, 2005

Lucy, Sal, Trevor and Adam, the Abram and Callejas familes:

I'm so, so sad for your loss. After watching Jesse grow up to be such a wonderful guy, it was heartbreaking to hear about his passing. My deepest sympathy to all of you. With love...

Ed and Kelli Lynch

June 23, 2005

Lucy and Sal our prayers are with you now and in the days to come-our deepest sympathy. We are in Mexico and cannot attend the services-but you will be on our minds.

Matthew Faina

June 22, 2005

Sal, Lucy, Trevor, and Adam; my family and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. Jesse's personality will never be forgotten. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Chrissie Bakke

June 22, 2005

Jesse,

Although Mike and I never knew you, we are good friends of Chris and Tiffany's. We were in the city the night your cousin got the call. I am not sure why things happen the way they do, but I know that your family will take good care of your mom and dad! Sal and Lucy...we are so sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you both at this time of suffering!



All our love,



Mike & Chrissie Bakke

Will and Nellie Gogas

June 22, 2005

Sal, Lucy, Trevor and Adam,

You're in our prayers.

God Bless and keep you all.



Those who have given of themselves to others will live forever in each heart they have touched.



Love,

Claire, Susan, Shawna Gogas

June 22, 2005

May God's love heal your sorrow and replace your heartache with warm and loving memories. We are sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers daily.

Katrina Rechsteiner

June 22, 2005

When Jesse came to Sacred Heart we grew to be best friends automatically. Seeing him and talking to him everyday brought tremendous joy to my life. I could always count on him to have a shoulder to cry on or a smile to brighten my day. I loved him very much and he will always be in my heart.

George Acevedo

June 22, 2005

Sal and Lucy sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

- George Acevedo and Family

Ron Aviles

June 22, 2005

Kathy and I were saddened by the news. Please accept our sincerest condolences and prayers for strength and understanding.

Mario Aviles

June 22, 2005

Sal and Lucy...so very sorry to hear about the loss of your son Jesse. I've contacted other '73 Sacred Heart Alumnis and will be there tomorrow for the rosary. Our prayers are with you and your family. The Aviles family.

Crystal, Tito Picazo & Family

June 22, 2005

May God give you all strength. Jesse

was an incredible person we feel that we have known him forever. Thank you Jesse for blessing us with your friendship.

Samuel Picazo

June 22, 2005

On behalf of my Family we want to extend our deepest condolences. We thank God to have known a remarkable young man like Jesse. He will always be remembered in our Hearts. Jesse, please watch over us. WE LOVE YOU!

Tiffany Komro

June 22, 2005

Jesse, I am at a loss for words. Being at family functions will not be the same withouth you. I have many good memories of you and you with Chris. I still don't believe this has happend and will miss you always. We will remember you, love you and miss you always. I know that you are with us all in spirit, but it's just not the same. Love Always Tiffany

Armando Pazos

June 22, 2005

To the Callejas Family,



I wish to offer my sincere condolences. Jesse will be missed by all.

The Said Family

June 22, 2005

No words can express my sorrow over the lost of your son, Jesse. I know that in the past couple of years, there was times when I thought my son Daniel had been adopted by your family. I know that with this tragedy he feels as if he too has lost an older brother. If there is anything we can do, all you need is to ask.

Sandra Gogas

June 22, 2005

My deepest sympathy for your loss. You are in my prayers.

bill/jacque kintana

June 22, 2005

dear lucy & sal; both jacque and I were so shocked and deeply saddened to learn about jesse, just last night. we both sincerely extend our deepest condolances, and our prayers and our thoughts will be always with you in your tragic loss. god bless you and all your family.. and may god bless jesse always and forevermore.

with all our love &prayers

bill and jacque kintana

Ana Menjivar

June 22, 2005

To Familia Callejas: I was so hurt to receive the news of your terrible loss. My only child is close to Jesse in age and I could not imagine such unspeakable pain as losing a child. I went to school with Fernando and Annabelle and remember your whole family with tremendous affection. God bless you all during this mournful time and be assured that Jesse is sitting amongst the angels.

Sid Seisler

June 22, 2005

Jamina,

Janett and I offer our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Sid Seisler (Janett's Husband)

Natalie G.

June 22, 2005

Rest In Peace Jesse, you will be missed. Condolences to all of your Family and Friends.

Paula McCarthy and Family

June 22, 2005

To the Callejas and Abram Families:

We sorrow with you.

Our lives have changed forever.

Jesse’s face, his name, his love is that of all our sons and daughters and Jesse’s memory will live forever within our hearts and souls.

Love and strength to you and to us all.

Silvia Marquez

June 22, 2005

My deepest condolences to Jesse's Family. Jesse, Thank you for comming into our lives. Telin, Reyna and the entire Picazo family love you and will deeply miss you.

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