jesse alva

1929 - 2016

Jesse P. Alva
August 18, 1929 – March 3, 2016

Lifelong Azusa resident and community volunteer, Jesse Alva, died in his home after complications from medical conditions. Born to Jose Macias Alva and Concepcion Martin Perez, Jesse grew up working in his father's citrus groves in the Azusa/Glendora area and in 1951, married Carmen Breceda from Irwindale.

Jesse became a well-known and respected member of the community. Among many other civic involvements, Jesse was a reserve police officer and code enforcement officer for the City of Azusa. He was also a longtime planning commissioner and member of several Azusa community boards and clubs, including Sister City and the Azusa High School Band Boosters. Additionally, Jesse spent several years as a reserve police sergeant in the City of Chino and VCAP volunteer for the City of El Monte Police Department.

Jesse retired from Sears Roebuck as Security Manager of the Puente Hills Mall store in the mid 1980's. After retirement, Jesse loved playing guitar while his wife sang in the church choir. They also enjoyed taking trips to Rosarito, Mexico and Las Vegas together.

After 48 years of marriage, Jesse's wife, Carmen, preceded him in death from an auto accident in 1999. Jesse and Carmen are survived by their sons, Robert, Randy, Kenny and Dennis, along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Services: Monday, March 14, 2016. Rosary: 10:00am. Funeral Mass: 10:30am at St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church Azusa, CA. Internment immediately following at Oakdale Cemetery, Glendora