Jesse Corralejo, of Fort Stockton, Tx passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. A private viewing for immediate family, will be Thursday, September at 1:00 PM at Eternity Funeral Home in Fort Stockton, Texas. Burial Service will follow on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Jesse Corralejo, was born in El paso on December 24,1957, to Alfredo and Rosalia Maldonado. He was 15 years old when he moved to fort Stockton and started working for Paul Valenzuela. He started working on cars like his father. On August 12, 1988 he met the love of her life, Valerie, in Carlsbad, NM. He then moved her to Fort Stockton and started a blended family. He has seven beautiful children: Alma Ortiz, Carlos, Robert, Isreal Ramirez, Adreana, Paul and little Jesse Jr Corralejo. He also gained a lot of adopted kids who loved him and look up to him. He also held a special affection for his faithful companion, his puppy name, Luna.

He was blessed with fourteen grandchildren and three great grandbabies. Jesse successfully owned and operated his business for 38 years. Automotive work was truly his pride, joy, passion, and dedicated himself fully to his trade for as long as permitted. Jesse was an active member and eventually served as a state officer for the Fraternal Order of Eagles, a role that allowed him and his wife Valerie to fulfill their shared passion for helping those in need. The most special thing Jesse loved to do was to spend time with his wife, children, grandchildren. He also enjoyed watching sports; his favorite football team was the Dallas Cowboy. Traveling and shopping with Valerie was their love language. He celebrated holidays surrounded by loved ones, Jesse lived life with a generous and joyful spirit. He loved to see all his grandchildren together. Jesse was loved by many and will be missed dearly.

Jesse is preceded in death by his wife, Valarie Ramirez, his loving parents, Alfredo and Rosalia; his son, Jesse Jr. Corralejo; brother Jorge Maldonado; his sister, Laura Maldonado; his brother-in-law Larry Palomino and brother-in-law Eddie and Philip Ramirez.

He is survived by his five children: Alma/Michael Ortiz, Carlos/Nohemi Ramirez, Robert and Israel Ramirez, Adreana and Paul Corralejo; fourteen grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Isabel and Guadalupe; Laura Claudia; and his brothers, Sergio and Lorenzo, Alfredo, Javier, Adrian and Mago, along with many nieces and nephews.

The Ramirez and Maldonado families wish to express their deepest gratitude

To everyone for their presence, love and support during this difficult time.