Mr. Jesus "Jesse" Quiñonez

Jesús “Jesse” Quiñónez was born on November 10, 1958 in San Francisco, California. Jesse was a loving husband to Elena Quiñónez, an exceptional father to Daniel, Cristina and Sabrina, and a devoted son to Guillermo and Carmen Quiñónez (D). He was the brother to Socorro (D), Martha, Gonzalo, Carmen, Olivia and Guillermo Jr. Jesse loved his uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was the Godfather to Francisco Rodriguez, Jesús Quiñónez, Nataly Valenzuela, Osvaldo Ramirez, Nicolas Cantu and Angelica Chavez. Jesse was a true San Francisco native. He went to Paul Revere Elementary School, Portola Middle School, Lowell High School and spent some time at City College of San Francisco. In 1988, Jesse married the love of his life, Elena Quiñónez. They were together for 27 years and raised three children, Daniel, Cristina and Sabrina. Jesse spent many years coaching basketball and volleyball, where he earned many titles of being the favorite coach. Rain or shine, Jesse was present for every baseball, basketball, football, volleyball and soccer game and at every cross-country and track meet cheering his kids on right beside his wife. In his twenties, Jesse began working as a laborer for Local Union 261 where he helped build the San Francisco Skyline. After working as a laborer for 27 years, Jesse retired while working on the UCSF Towers in Mission Bay. He was proud to help make San Francisco beautiful. Jesse was a talented artist who had a specialty in eccentric cartoons. He loved to sit down and let his unique imagination take control of his pencils. His personality brought joy and laughter to every child he met. He left a positive impact on many lives because he was a kid at heart. At every event, Jesse loved to make people laugh and would always steal the show where he would leave everyone with “thank you, thank you very much” in his Elvis Presley impression. Family and friends know Jesús had a passion for cooking. He made sure everyone who entered his home had a plate full of food, cooked to perfection. He is especially known for his tri-tips, pastas, arroz de chile verde and his elaborate breakfasts. He had a diverse style of music. From mariachi, banda, cumbia to Carlos Santana, Van Halen, Billy Joel to Bruno Mars and Robin Thicke - you would always hear Jesse playing his music on full blast while watering his plants with a beer in his hand. Jesús was an outgoing, hilarious, well-rounded individual who will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Mr. Jesus "Jesse" Quiñonez

November 10, 1958 - January 12, 2016