Jesus E. Segovia
January 28, 1952 - June 23, 2020

"We have always admired Jess for his kindness, his strong character and faith, and his love and commitment to Maria and his family. His was a life well lived and a legacy we will always remember. Jerry and Janice Roodzant"

"Oh the Great memories of my cousin Jesus! Being 6 years older than me, Jess was my idol! - as a young boy I was always looking up to him and Gabe! When our family would visit their home and he was in high school and He and Gabe were on their Way out the door to a party or event, and as I got older then we began to golf and truly enjoy each others Company! During my dental school days Jess and Maria would invite me over to eat and occasionally, Maria would be so kind and cut my Hair! On my last day of dental school, the Segovia brothers Invited me to play golf at Brookside GC in Pasadena. It was then that I Got to see the intense competitive nature of my cousin Jess! He loved to compete and compete to win was his Mantra! I always enjoyed playing in the Segovia Cup Golf tournies - it was a chance to re-connect with my cousins, compete , break some bread together and taste the Tequila! My cousin Jess now resides with the Lord - He and his kind heart enjoying the Heavens! Until we Play again Mi Primo! God's Blessings to you and your family!! Dave"

"Primo querido el tiempo pasa y te sigo extrañando como si fuera ayer . Son tantos los recuerdos que tememos que me es imposible escribirlos, nos divertíamos tanto, en Tijuana, Sunny Heights y en todas partes, también aprendí mucho de ti de música, yo empecé con shindig después quería ir bailar con Sam Riddle, huy que tiempos y último comprasteis aquel estéreo que yo seguí pagando con canciones de Chicago y muchos más músicos, Gracias primo nunca te olvidare te llevo dentro de mi corazón y tu música. Nos volveremos a ver . Ah! Y gracias por todas tus atenciones y amor hacia mis hijos fuisteis un gran ejemplo ?. Te quiero ??"

"It?s been many years that my husband and I have known Jess. I want to say that he was always a very kind person, respectful and very attentive to my husband and I. We grew to love him. On one special occasion he gave me an orchid and he said ?A beautiful orchid, for a beautiful woman?. On another occasion he said that my husband was a man of few words, but when they would see each other, they understood each other. On another occasion, Jess was very honored when my husband chose to gift him, his lapel pin from when he was in the Marines. We have so many beautiful memories and moments with Jess, our daughter Maria, grandchildren and great grandchildren. We pray, may our Lord hold Jess in His palm now and it?s time for Jess to rest now. Your loving in laws, mom and dad Flores. "

"Uncle Jess, I have so many great memories of growing up as a child at Grandpa Jess and Grandma Segovia's house in Sunny Heights with you and all of my uncles glued to the Tv while watching NFL games on Sunday's. It was a house divided by Rams and Raiders fans and many discussions became heated while in the moment, but that was the fun of it all for me, as I was a witness to the highest level of competitiveness! The passion you displayed for the game and life definitely rubbed off on all of my cousins and I as we were growing up, trying to figure out what being competitive meant to us and how we were going to use that fire. I would like to thank you for always being a nice Uncle and bringing that competitive nature and fire every time you walked into the door. Rest in piece! David III and Christine Bautista"

"My husband, Matt and I knew Jess through his wife, Maria, with whom I have worked for over 20 years. Matt and Jess had a common interest in vinyl records and were both audiophiles. When they would meet up at the bank, the conversations always lead back to music, great records and even Jimi Hendrix! I recall when Jess was going through his cancer treatments many years ago. Our thoughts were always with him and his family during that time. Those thoughts and prayers continue to be with the Segovia Family today, during their first holidays without him. Rest in Peace, Jess. "

"My friend Jess, I met Jess in 1995 when I went to work in Los Angeles while he was the Director of Sales. I was young, eager to learn, excited to be around professional business people and determined to be successful. Jess left a lasting impression on me, he was smart, well spoken, professional and well dressed. Jess was always eager to help teach the importance of delivering excellence in customer service. He taught me many things about the industry we served and the importance of sales and operations working together. In those days most employees worked long hours and were extremely dedicated to the company. After many years of service Jess had made a decision to spend more time with his family, the thing he treasured most. In my final years of working with Jess, our desks were 10 feet apart from one another. We laughed, talked sports, shared family stories, talked music (of course) and I learned plenty of life?s valuable lessons from him. He taught me many sayings including: ?penny wise, pound foolish? If you know Jess, you could hear him saying that right?! One day I left work at 6pm and Jess was still at his desk working. I asked him what he was working on and he replied: ?I?m working on a big important RFP (Request for Proposal) that we got last minute notice of.? I said good night and left for home. When I returned in the morning, Jess was still sitting at his desk finalizing the RFP. That?s the kind of dedication he operated with and I remember him saying: ?when it?s gotta get done, it?s gotta get done.? On another occasion I received a call from a customer who had a reputation of holding any and all of our employees, including executive management, accountable when she felt our service had fallen short of expectations. Without going into detail, I listened to her and when she was done I responded in a professional manner and with explanation that made perfect sense and she was very satisfied with my response. When I hung up the phone, Jess knew exactly who I was talking to and so he stood up walked over to my desk and said: ?Dan I am so impressed the way you handled that call, I could not have handled that better myself.? From that moment on, Jess?s statement gave me a lifetime of confidence? I will always be grateful for that. To close ? Jess was a man of his word and I admired that. To his family ? Maria, Stephen, Daniel, Jacqueline and grandchildren Jess?s memory and all my time with him, I will hold dear. Danny De Avila and family "

"To my beloved brother in law Jess, From introducing me to your brother in 1970 thru the craziness of 2020, it\'s been fifty wonderful & sometimes wild years of great memories!! The beach, the mountains, and the river, you have always been there. None of these places will ever be the same. To my friend, my brother and my boss, I love you & will miss you always! Your loving sister in law. Michelle #1"

"The Bautistas We want to remember all the great memories we had when we were with our brother and uncle Jess. We were so sad to hear of his passing. We will keep him in our hearts always.? We send his family our sincerest condolences. "

"Tio Jess, I probably wrote this tribute like 5 times already. Every time I keep remembering different memories about you and our family. Our camping trips, the family parties, trips to rosarito, taking shots of tequila together, talking football, or just a conversation about growing up and being a man. But most importantly that way you looked after not only my mom and Tia?s but the whole family. You where definitely a great one, a hero in a sense to many . I?m relieved you are No longer suffering tio, but we got it from here. Rest In paradise you will always be remembered but never forgotten.. GO RAIDERS! "

"Jess, first of all just wanted to thank you for the love and friendship that you gave me and my family. The very first day I met you I knew that you were going to be my brother for life. We had so many wonderful memories of family vacations, weddings, parties, gatherings, dinners, and so many more, but most of all I will miss just hanging out listening to music having drinks and laughing with you, Maria, Marvin and me. You will always be in my heart. I Love and miss you."

"Jess, your my best friend, my big brother, and my mentor. I would not be the person I am today if you were not in my life. You alway gave 100% in everything you did, even being my friend. I will miss you every day until we meet again. I love Jess."

"Jess was a fine brother-in-law who always had a kind word to say. His conversations about music were always enjoyable, and listening to him speak with such enthusiasm was infectious. He was a fighter (just like his Raiders): first surviving cancer; then, getting through the many struggles suffered battling Parkinson\'s was a true testament of his strength. I appreciated the deep love he had for my sister and how happy he made her. He will be missed very much. Rest in Peace, brother. Maya and Carlos Flores"

"I love Jess Segovia. I learned quite a bit from him. Life lessons. Relationship lessons. Not necessarily golf lessons! Jess was a source of support for me at a few different intersections in my life. I also learned generosity from The Don. If I had a $5 for the kid who cleaned my clubs after 18? Jess had a $20. His love of vinyl was also an inspiration. I now play vinyl with my son on a regular basis as a result. Jess and Maria are warm hearted and I have wonderful memories of time spent with them. The wider Segovia family is very special to me. Jess was a patriarch with true grace. KV"

"As a long time friend of Marias, I?ve known Jess for many years through her stories, our shared passion for the Raiders and witnessing the love and devotion of his family. It truly speaks volumes about Jess, the man he was and the legacy he leaves behind to see the continued love and passion his family expresses for him and the memories they share. Maria?s continued love for Jess shines through daily and we can all only hope to create the kind of lasting love that Jess had in his life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Maria. Thanks to you and Jess for being an inspiration to me and so many others. Dean Harako"

"Jess was kind and gentle man. I so admired his strong devotion to his wife, Maria and his family. Jess was a role model to all of us as a husband, father, friend and as a hard working entrepreneur having built up a very successful printing company. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Segovia family. Jess will be missed, but I will always be grateful to have known him. Rest In Peace my friend. "

"Ivon & Jose and family It is with great sadness yet in a strange way comforting giving your illness that no one should go through. You were taken away too soon from your family and friends. We know you were loved by your wife, my sister, your kids and Grandkids which will miss you tremendously. Ivon and I will miss you very much as well as our kids. As I write this when we were younger I reminese of our good times together from golf games to football games to just getting together. I never got to thank you at my uncle Galo\'s funeral for staying back with me at the cemetery comforting me. No one else stayed back except you. It meant so much to me. Rest in peace my brother until we meet again."

"Jess was a wonderful man. I will miss sitting at a table and playing poker with him. Listening to him talk about music and the impact it had on his life. We shared many a laughs and a few debates. Both were enlightening. Thank you, Jess, for welcoming me to the table and being my friend. You will be missed. I hope you enjoy your Raider games and drink many Machetes while you relax in the best seat of the house. "

"My Dear Brother Jess, I was blessed to have know you for 67 years. 67 years that went bye in a flash but we walked the road of life together supporting each other in every way possible as brothers can. When we were kids you always had my back and made me part of you life in every way. We have enjoyed many things over our time together, learning golf, hunting, camping, working together, Laker Championships in the 70\'s, Raiders at the Coliseum, Dodger games, concerts at the Greek, family moments, they have all been wonderful and exciting moments in our lives. The one area of our lives that has been our greats achievements is our families. You have always been there for my family and the love they hold for you is never ending. You have been an inspiration and challenged me my whole life and I Love you for that. Words can\'t express my love for you and how much I will miss you but know that I have many memories of you that shines bright in my heart that bring a smile and a tear but I look forward to the day we are reunited. Rest now Jess and enjoy the fruits of your life with our Lord and the rest of the family. "

"Mi Primo Jessie thank you for always being such a great example of selflessness and dignity. You have demonstrated to me that no matter what, people should always carry themselves with determination, grace and gratitude. I know that is something my Tata Chuy and Tio Chuy consistently taught us. I always looked forward to our trips to the West Coast ; \"Segovia Cup\" golf, the Fourth of July ( poolside ) parties, and listening to Classic Rock in the sacred \'\"Chair\" at your beautiful home. You and Maria made such a wonderful life together. I miss you very much Primo, and I\'m honored and proud to be your cousin."

"MY BROTHER JESS ALWAYS OPENED HIS HOME TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY. WHETHER IT WAS SWIMMING, LISTEN TO MUSIC, OR SHARING A NICE BOTTTLE OF TEQUILA. JESS WAS A WONDERFUL BROTHER, WELL READ AND SO INTELLIGENT. I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS AROUND 8 OR 9 YEARS OLD, SITTING IN OUR FAMILY LIVING ROOM AND LISTENING TO JESS? ALBUMS, JETHRO TULL, CHICAGO, CROSBY STILLS & NASH. MY LOVE FOR CLASSIC ROCK CAME FROM JESS AND GABE. LOOKING BACK, I REALLY CHERISH THOSE YEARS WE WORKED TOGETHER AT MURHPY PRINTING. EVERY MONDAY MORNING DURING FOOTBALL SEASON WE?D ARGUE OVER THE RAMS AND RAIDERS. WHICH TEAM SHOULD HAVE WON BY MORE POINTS OR NOT LOST SO BADLY. THE BICKERING BETWEEN US WAS INTENSE, EVEN THOUGH THE RAMS AND RAIDERS RARELY PLAYED EACH OTHER WE STILL DEBATED EACH MONDAY LIKE THEY HAD. WATCHING JESS PHYSICALLY DETERIORATE WAS TOUGH, AFTER HAVING WATCHING OUR DAD & GRANDPA SEGOVIA DECLINE FROM PARKINSON?S TOO, WE KNEW WHAT JESS? FATE WOULD BE. PARKINSON?S IS A HORRIFIC DISEASE, BUT JESS FACED IT WITH DIGNITY AND GRACE. I CAN?T EVER REMEMBER JESS COMPLAIN ABOUT HIS FATE, EVEN AFTER SURVIVING CANCER. JESS WAS A REALLY GOOD GOLFER, WE HAD MANY EPIC BATTLES ON THE GOLF COURSE. I REMEMBER ONE TIME IN LA QUINTA, JESS, GABE, KEVIN AND I WERE PLAYING AT SILVEROCK GOLF COURSE. I HAD SEPARATE BETS WITH GABE AND KEVIN. JESS COLLECTED EVERYONES MONEY BEFORE WE TEED-OFF. AS THINGS WOULD TURN OUT, I LOST BOTH BETS. JESS PAID OUT THE WINNINGS WITH AS MUCH SATISFACTION AS IF HE HAD WON THE MONEY. IT REALLY PISSED ME OFF, BUT I ALSO LOVED HOW COMPETITIVE HE COULD BE. A FEW WEEKS BEFORE JESS DIED, HE CALLED TO CHECK UP ON MICHELLE AND ME. HE KNEW THAT WE WERE NOT WORKING AND WAS CONCERNED AND WANTED TO MAKE SURE WE WERE OK. WE HAD A REALLY NICE TALK, I COULD HEAR HIM VERY CLEARLY. WE GOT TO VISIT JESS THE WEEK BEFORE HE PASSED, EVEN IN HIS FRAIL STATE, JESS FOUND TIME TO ASK ABOUT MY IN-LAWS, AND ASKED THAT WE SAY HI TO THEM. MOM CALLED ME AT 2:00AM IN THE MORING THE DAY JESS DIED, SHE WAS SOBBING AND BEGGED ME TO TAKE HER TO VISIT JESS. MOM CRIED THAT SHE NEEDED TO BE WITH HIM. I DON?T KNOW IF MOM HAD A SENSE THAT JESS WAS DYING, BUT IT SURE MAKES YOU THINK. I LOVED MY BROTHER AND WILL MISS HIM TERRIBLY. HE DIED WAY TOO YOUNG AND I WILL DO MY BEST TO KEEP HIS MEMORY ALIVE SO THAT THE LITTLE ONES KNOW WHO HE WAS. "

"Jess was a true gentleman. A soft spoken man who had an air of kind spirit about him. I always loved interacting with him and always noted his love of his family and the LA Raiders."

"We met Jess through our son-in-law, Victor, and liked Jess instantly. He was a loving & kind man, humble and generous, and an avid sports fan. Watching the brothers together rooting for their favorite teams was fun to see....but watching how Jess truly loved his family was the essence of a truly remarkable man. Heaven now has a good one....while your earth angels miss & love you every day. Rest gently, Jess."

"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me- Jess Segovia was a great man, husband, father, and grandfather. Jess was taken too early...he fought an unimaginable, courageous fight. He fought to live every last minute with his family and his wonderful wife Maria. They have a bond we all hope to achieve. Rest In Peace fellow Raider fan.. you will be greatly missed. - Chris George"

"Then [the thief] said to Jesus, ?Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.? And Jesus said to him, ?Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.? Luke 23:42?-?43 NKJV Dad, words will never be enough to express how much you mean to me, Donna, and the kids. I\'ll do my best to continue to make you proud. We miss you so much and think about you every day. We take heart in knowing that we will see you again soon. My Dad, my hero. I love you. Daniel, Donna, Emily, Daniel Jr, and Juliana"

"My Angel, what I would give for just one more day! I would love you & do for you, a million more years! Your love, your wisdom, your loyalty & generosity will live in us all, forever. You were & still are #1 to your Jade Jessie. Thank you for an amazing life & for being the most understanding, loving, wonderful dad & Yaya. I will forever be grateful for you & all your love & all our time we spent together. I love you & I know you know that. We have a special bond, that continues with Jade. She is the luckiest lil girl to have have had you. Until we meet again, my special man. You deserve a life with no more pain or ugly diseases. I know you?re resting in paradise, shining down, on us all. I LOVE you my dad! "

"Daddio, it?s our first Christmas since your passing and we miss you tons. I know your not suffering anymore so that?s what helps me stay positive. You taught me so much and always led by example. May you rest in power and watch over our family forever ???"

"Jess leaves an amazing legacy of abundance love for his beautiful and devoted wife Maria, his children and grandchildren...familia. He loved beyond words being with friends, celebrating and listening to music and his kindness was always felt. ?Saber y saberlo demostrar es valer dos veces? ?To know something is worthwhile, but knowing how to demonstrate it is even more valuable? (B. Gracian y Morales). Jess? love, influence and sense of humor has impacted many. We are deeply appreciative of having the good fortune of knowing our beautiful friend Jess. May you Rest In Peace, as your legacy lives in our hearts. Charlene and Epi Peinado "

"The Lord is my Shepard; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the path of righteousness for His name?s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord, Forever. Psalms 23 Forever in my heart my Love."

"Jess was the person I looked up to on how to treat a spouse and his family. Jess treated Maria with so much respect and love and it helped me have a beautiful and strong relationship with Helen. I\'m still dating Helen after 4 years because of Jess\'s example. Thanks Jess for that gift you gave me. The best gift ever! "

"Jess - I always appreciated how you made me feel comfortable at events when I was by myself. I immediately knew you were a special person. Watching you and Maria interact was magical! You were the love of her life! Life has forever changed for your family. Rest in peace until you meet again and we will look after your beloved Maria until then. "

"Jess was a wonderful man, a loving husband and a great father. He was a joy to be around and I am grateful to have spent time with Jess and Maria at many Chamber and community events. Jess is missed already! "

"Jess was a man who was loved, admired and respected by so many of his family and friends. I first met Jess at his brother\'s house for a football game and he was kind, funny and engaging. As I became part of the family, Jess was always warm and welcoming and bonded with my dad over football. He and Maria\'s parties will always be among the best of the best. I will remember Jess for always being there if you needed him, offering brotherly advice in a supportive way and his dry sense of humor. He was also very generous, reaching out to us during hard times to check in and make sure we were ok. His love of music is legendary as was his passion for the Silver and Black, good tequila, a challenging round of golf and a fun poker night. What was most apparent, however, was his love and loyalty for his family. He was so proud of his sons and daughter and once he had grandkids, we didn\'t see him as much because they lit up his life! He was blessed to have Maria, Stephen, Danny and Donna, Jackie and Adam and the babies they brought him. Jess was one of the good ones. He will be missed tremendously but we are so grateful that he was part of our lives. We love you Jess."