Jesse Joseph Villarreal

We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved Jesse Joseph Villarreal, 22, of Montrose, California. On the morning of November 5, he was tragically killed when struck by a car while attempting to cross a busy street on his way to work.

Jesse was born in West Covina on October 3, 2000, and attended elementary school there. Just before the 6th grade, the premature passing of his parents would send him and his sister to live with their aunt and uncle in Glendale. While there, he attended Freemont Elementary, Rosemont Middle School, and Crescenta Valley High School.

In high school, he sang in the choir, served in the ROTC, and produced short films in the filmmaking department. During his sophomore year, he traveled with his choir to New York City and sang at the famous Lincoln Center. He graduated from CV High in 2018.

He worked at various businesses in Montrose after graduation. He enjoyed dressing in costume as a T-REX Dinosaur and Minion at the local movie theater and taking photos with excited kids. Since middle school, Jesse always dressed as a Mime on Halloween night and performed for children as they came to his house to trick-or-treat. Jesse was enjoying his job working at Ralph’s the last few months, where he worked as a cashier and courtesy clerk.

Jesse is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Gustavo Villarreal and Niccole Garcia Villarreal; his maternal grandmother Kathy “Gigi” Neal. He is survived by his sisters Sasha, 24, Stephanie Gonzales, 30, his paternal grandmother Isabel Newman, his Aunts Maria Villarreal and Luz Villarreal and his Uncle Dino Castro.

A visitation for Jesse will be held Friday, November 25, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Rose Hills Mortuary, 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, California 90601. A funeral service will occur Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Rose Hills Memorial Park - Memorial Chapel, 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, California 90601.

Jesse will be laid to rest in Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, California 90601; Arbor Lawn; Gate: 1, Section: 1, Lot: 608, Grave: 3.

Dear Friends and Family:

Some of you have asked if we have designated a charity for donations, in lieu of flowers. In memory of Jesse, we welcome your donations to Boys Republic. This local non-profit organization provides education, counseling, and vocational training to disadvantaged teenagers who are working towards becoming responsible adults. You may use this web address, http://www.boysrepublic.org, then click on "Give Online Now" and scroll down. You may also call Boys Republic (909) 628-1217 ext. 221 to donate using a credit card. Checks may be sent to Boys Republic, 1907 Boys Republic Drive, Chino Hills, CA 91709. Please include the designation “In Memory of Jesse Villarreal.” Boys Republic will alert our family with an acknowledgment of your donation. Thank you.