Jesse H. Fraga, born April 8, 1929, entered perpetual peace on February 16, 2021. He departed this world to reconnect with his eternal love, and wife of 65 years, Rosario T. Fraga. He is survived by his children, Dr. Mary Helen Fraga-Kingsbury, Susan Garza (Melvin Sharum), Victor T. Fraga, Teresa Rachel Bemisderfer (Dwight), Anita Gomez, Angelina T. Wilson (Kyle).  He is also survived by his 11 grandchildren, Connie, Melissa, Michael, Patricia, Bill, Stephanie, Warren, Alexis, Noah, Matthew, and Jill, and nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews.

Jesse H. Fraga became a draftsman for Tobin in 1947. This put him on a path as a Cartographer.  He began service his country from 1951-56. During this time, joined the Army and served in Japan and the Korean War (1951-52), was transferred to the Army Reserves and worked again as a cartographer for Costella and Associates, which later became the Army Map Service.

While in the reserves, he attended a party and met the lady he continued to love for the rest of his life. They courted and then married in May of 1955.  He was granted an Honorable Discharge from the U. S. Army in September of 1956.

Jesse dedicated the remainder of his life to serving God, his wife and family, and his community.  He became a member of the Catholic group known as De Colores. A group dedicated to service to the Lord and the community. Beginning in the 1960s, and throughout the 1980s, he completed his religious studies and was able to complete his Cursillo. He performed in numerous church festivals entertaining children as a beloved clown.

Beginning in the 1970s, Jesse was active in the P.T.A. for several schools and became President of the Hawthorn middle school Association. While in elementary school, several daughters joined the Ballet Folklorico de Navarro dance group. He assisted with this group's performances and travels. He became an active instructor in CCD, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, for Our Lady of Sorrows.

In December of 1981, he (along with his wife) received the Archbishop Flores Award for service to the community. It was shortly after this that Jesse began his studies to become a deacon for the Catholic Church. He continued to work for the Army Map Service receiving his "2500 hours of Sick Leave" and "35 years of Federal Service" awards in 1986.  He retired from federal service, at the Army Map Service, in May 1989.

On September 12, 1993 he was ordained as a Deacon of the Archdiocese of San Antonio to serve at the parish of Our Lady of Sorrows. He assisted various parishes in the San Antonio and surrounding areas.  In July 1994, Deacon Fraga was inducted as a 3 ^rd Degree Knight for the Knights of Columbus.

Deacon Fraga continued his service to the Lord, his family, and his community throughout his life. In lieu of flowers, he requests a donation to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Tuesday, March 9

Deacon Fraga's Celebration of Life begins with a public viewing from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. in The Angelus Chapel.

Rosary will be recited for family and friends, maximum capacity of 75 persons in attendance.

Wednesday, March 10

Due to current regulations within the Archdiocese, only 75 family and friends may attend the Funeral Mass

at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m.

(3107 N. St. Mary's St.  78212)

** Funeral Mass will be live streamed at

ourladyofsorrows-sa.org beginning at 10am**

Due to Covid limitations, interment will be closed services.

Due to Covid limitations, interment will be closed services.

In lieu of flowers, send contribution to Our Lady of Sorrows Church.