Deanna Marie De Jesus
July 17, 1972 - June 14, 2024
Deanna M. De Jesus passed away June 14, 2024, at the young age of 51 at the University of California, San Fransisco Medical Center. She was given the name Deanna M. Dupree at her birth from Donald and Cathy Dupree in Modesto Ca, on July 17, 1972, and would be their first child of two, her sister being Christ Dupree-Fletcher. She graduated Manteca High in 1990. Deanna would later have her first child Tristan Jarmillo in 1998, from her previous marriage.
Working as a waitress she happened to find a love that would last a lifetime. On March 5, 2005, Deanna would marry Carlos De Jesus and later that same year they would have their first child together, Carlos (CJ), and lastly, in 2008, they would have Joshua. Deanna knew Carlos was someone special from the start. She can see right through his tough guy image and fell in love with his big heart. It was not always easy, some big hurdles they had to overcome, but she knew it would all be worth it in the end. Carlos fulfilled her love for travel he always made sure he took her to all her dream destinations that he could. Whether they were sailing on a cruise vacationing at a timeshare or flying across the world he always tried his hardest to make her happy, and that she was.
The simplest pleasures in life brought great happiness to Deanna. She loved to entertain the people she cherished the most. Even people she hardly knew, Deanna was the kind of person who knows no strangers. She would open her house to anyone and everyone. The pure joy she displayed on her face when someone had arrived was so excitable and genuine. Whether it was one of her son’s friends or one of her own you, would surely be greeted with the warmest hug and welcomed into her home. Without a doubt her most precious pride and joy were her babies. Her three boys. The way she would speak about each one of them you knew right away how much happiness they brought her. She was meant to be their mother. Whether they were playing a sport, performing at school, or graduating college, she always put them on the highest pedestal and would support them in any way that she could. Even on the hard days, she always believed in them, her unwavering love was unmeasurable.
Deanna’s love and happiness was contagious to anyone around her. Her hugs were felt, her words would heal, and most of all, her smile will always be cherished.
Deanna always lived her best life and now we will honor her legacy by living ours.
VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 5:00pm - 8:00pm on Friday, July 12th, 2024 at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240.
SERVICE
A service will be held at 9:00am on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240.
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