Newton -- Our beloved Jesse Arellano, 86, died Monday (Decemebr 27, 2021) in Newton, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 5, 1935 in Newton, Kansas to his
parents Juan and Georgia Corona Arellano.
In 1955, Jesse met the love of his life, soon to be his
future bride ? Amelia Hernandez, at a basketball tournament. On December 22,
1957, the two married at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Newton,
Kansas. Married for 62 years, they raised their family in Newton.
Jesse is survived by his seven children: Michael Arellano,
Teresa (late husband Steve) Belgard, James (Stacy) Arellano, Debra (Carl)
Burch, Richard (Lori) Arellano all of Newton, Steven (Angela) Arellano of
Thomasville, Georgia, and Stephanie (Chris) Snyder of Newton.
He is also survived by his siblings, Robert (Rosella)
Arellano of Newton, Vera Macias of Roseville, Calif., Eddie (Laura) Arellano of
Tonkawa, Okla. Rosa Johnson of Yalaha, Fla., and Tom Arellano of Newton.
Jesse is preceded in death by his parents Juan and Georgia.
Upon entering the pearly gates of Heaven, he will be greeted by his lovely wife
Amelia (Hun), his son-in-law Steven Belgard, grandson Brian Scott Arellano and
great grandson Evan Scott Lewis. Jesse is also preceded in death by his sisters
Sara Cavillo and Judy Jaso; and brother-in-law Adolph Macias.
Jesse made working for the railroad a lifetime career. In
1997, he retired from A.T.&S.F. and Santa Fe Railroad with 44 years of
service as a laborer and machine operator. He loved his railroad family and
they have many great and wild stories of the Railroader's Life. Those
collection of stories will live on.
His family and friends were his everything and that was very
important. He was an amazing dad, not only to his own children, but to extended
family, ball players and numerous of neighborhood kids. He prioritized his
family above everything else in his life.
Jesse spent his free time watching sports games live or on
TV. He had the honor of coaching a fastpitch team called The Los Gallos, in
which his four sons played on. Many Summer weekends you would find him at Guadalupe
Ball Park in Newton, or traveling out of town to play ball. The family would
sometimes travel with the team. It was a family affair.
He also enjoyed watching his favorite NFL Team, Pittsburg
Steelers, Atlanta Braves, the 2021 World Series Champions, UCLA Basketball, and
the UCONN Women's basketball team.
As you can see, Jesse had a passion for many things, his
work, is family, and sports but the thing he most wanted was to be the loving
and caring Dad in the world. He touched our lives and many others in so many
ways.
Nothing can replace a dad like you, God will be lucky to
have you to, your legacy will continue to live on.
The casket will be open at the funeral home on Monday
(January 3, 2022) between 1:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M.
The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will follow at 7:00 P.M.,
Monday (Jan. 3rd) at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Newton. Private
family inurnment will be held later at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Newton.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to the Brian
Arellano Memorial Scholarship, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and
Kindful Hospice. Contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home,
120 E. Broadway, Newton, Ks. 67114.
Condolences may be left at www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, Newton,
Ks.
