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Sunrise: September 18, 1976 – Sunset: May 28, 2025 Jesus (Gordo) Delgado Jr Jesus Delgado Jr., age 48, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, at his home on Regency Ct. He was born on September 18, 1976, in Naples, Florida, to Martina C Ramirez of Immokalee FL and Jesus M. Delgado of Lehigh FL. Jesus enlisted into the United States Army Reserve as an E-1 (Private) in 1994, he graduated from Bay City Central High School in Bay City, MI, in 1995. Shortly after in 1996 he went Active Duty to the United States Army. During his military career in many states and countries, Jesus worked his way up to the rank of E-5 (Sergeant), a testament to his exceptional leadership, commitment, and service. He was deeply respected by his peers, subordinates, and superiors alike—not only as a soldier but as a mentor, motivator, and friend. He retired from Active Duty in 2010 but continued to serve with honor in the Reserves until 2015. His commitment to service didn’t end there—he went on to support his fellow countrymen and women as a dedicated Department of Defense civilian. He remained steadfast in his service until his final sunset. Jesus Delgado Jr. is survived by his five children: Dénechía Miller, Dénya Delgado, Chauntrelle Weeks, Daniela Delgado, and Lorenzo Delgado. He is also survived by his parents, Martina C. Ramirez and Jesus M. Delgado; and his siblings: Martina Ramirez (Fausto), Louisa Gamez (Joel), Jay M Delgado (Aireal), Davina Stanley (Julian), Regina Cameron (James) Coca Rivas (Marysol). He leaves behind many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, as well as a large extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins who will deeply mourn his passing and cherish his memory. He is preceded in death by his beloved sister, Doriann Santiago; his maternal grandparents, Anastacio and Matilde Ramirez; and his paternal grandparents, Pedro and Rosa Delgado; along with several aunts, uncles and cousins. Jesus was a man of great strength and heart. He will be remembered not only for his military service but for the love he poured into his family, the laughter he shared with friends, and the wisdom he offered to all who sought it. A Memorial of Jesus’s life will be held at : Mission Park Funeral Chapels North 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive San Antonio, Texas 78230 With service scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. He will be laid to rest with full military honors at : Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209 Friday, June 13, 2025 at 9:00 A.M. His spirit will continue to live on in the lives of those he touched, and his legacy will forever be etched in the hearts of his family and friends

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Jesus Delgado, Jr.

September 18, 1976 - June 9, 2025