Jesus Lira (Jesse) Carreras |
| Posted 2018-04-28 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Wednesday, April 18, 2018, page 8a This is the story of Jesus Lira Carreras, age 95, who took his last sweet breath on this earth before his journey to heaven on the evening of April 13, 2018. Jesus, known to many as “Jesse,” was born to loving parents, Teodoro and Josefa Lira Carreras, on Sept. 11, 1922. He was raised in the quaint mining town of Jerome, Arizona, along with four brothers and one sister. Though he worked in the Jerome mines, he often spent his time off in Prescott. It was at Rohrer & Bloom drugstore while buying a 10-cent bottle of Coke that Jesse met the love of his life, Conception Carreras. Two years later, Jesse proposed to Connie at the same place they had met. Shortly after, they found their cozy home right in the heart of Prescott and became the proud parents of four children. In that same home, they would have the joy of becoming grandparents and great-grandparents. Connie and Jesse hosted dozens of 4th of July celebrations, Thanksgivings and Christmas dinners, where the aroma of Connie’s delicious food filled the air, along with the joyful noise and laughter of a growing family. Jesse and Connie woke every morning to read the Bible together and prayed every night before bed. Not one family member ever left their home hungry or without being told by Jesse, “The Lord is your Shepherd.” His commitment to God and to his family were his greatest accomplishments. Jesse spent his last days at the Pioneers Home in Prescott, surrounded by his family and receiving exceptional care by the attentive staff. Jesse will be remembered for his bright smile, for the love of his wife and family, and for his love of God. He loved sweets, fruit, yard sales, and most of all his wife, Connie. The longevity of their marriage was a great source of pride for him. Jesse is survived by his wife of 70 years, Concepcion G. Carreras; children, Martha (Bill) Hunt, Richard (LuAnn) Carreras, Victoria (Duke) Flores and David (Georgina) Carreras; his brother, Ted Carreras; as well as nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, one sister and his precious grand-daughter, Andrea Carreras Berry. Jesse worked in the Jerome mine for 10 years, Iron King Mine for 16 years, and a custodian for PUSD for 16 years before retiring. The family would like to thank Amber, April, Michelle, Veronica and Lee of Maggie’s Hospice for their excellent care. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Arizona Pioneers Home or Maggie’s Hospice. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 20, 2018, 10 a.m., at Hampton Funeral Home, 240 S. Cortez Street, Prescott, Arizona; final interment at Heritage Memorial Cemetery, Dewey, Arizona. Information provided by survivors. |
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