Jessie Vallejo

Jessie Vallejo (Salazar) of St. Johns, MI died peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at the age of 70. He was born on June 3, 1942 in San Antonio, TX, the son of Bertha Vallejo Salazar. Jessie was self-employed and skilled in many areas. Jessie loved spending time with family, shooting pool and going to the casino, but most of all he enjoyed helping people and would go above and beyond to help others in need. He loved to make people laugh with his silly sense of humor.

In 1990, he met his soul-mate and partner, Nancy Cashen and she survives him. Also surviving are two sons; Jessie Jr. and Roger Guerrero and families of San Antonio, TX, Nancy's children; Michelle Robbins and family of St. Johns, Monica Rollins and family of McKenzie, TN, Matt Aylor and family of Montague, one sister Mary Salazar and special friend Dennis Cole of St. Johns, brothers; Joe (Dawn) Salazar of Lansing, Roy (Trisha) Salazar of DeWitt, Jim (Inez) Salazar of TX and David and Regino Salazar of TX. Many nieces and nephews and many close friends. Jessie was preceded in death by 2 brothers; Rudy Guerrero of TX and John Salazar of Louisiana.

A graveside service and burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery in St. Johns, on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 at 2:00 p.m., family and friends are welcome. Please join the family for dinner at 4:00 p.m. at the Meadows Clubhouse, 2265 W. Parks Rd., St. Johns, MI.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jessie's memory can be made to the family. Online condolences can be made to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel, St. Johns, MI.


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