Jesse L. Naranjo, 56, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 13, 2011. He was born and raised in Espanola New Mexico, a life long resident of Guachupangue. Jesse was a very loving and talented person. He was loved very much by his family and will be greatly missed. He was a local artist and his paintings and sketches sold through out the area. He enjoyed playing his guitar, listening to good music, and being with his sons.\r\n \r\nJesse was preceded in death by his brother, Reynaldo Naranjo; grandparents, Manuel and Marcelina Maestas, and Ramon and Mary Naranjo. He is survived by his parents, Ramon and Stella Naranjo; ex-wife, Eleanor; sons: Jesus and wife Ebelin and Javier Naranjo; daughters: Angela and husband David Martinez and Rica Trujillo; grandchildren: Brianna Naranjo, Malachi and Zacharia Martinez; brother, Pastor Michael Naranjo and wife Gloria; sisters: Mariquita and husband Milo Garcia, Gail Bell of AZ, Roberta and husband Daniel Dunsworth; many aunts, uncles & nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at The Rock Christian Fellowship Church in Española. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be: Andy Gallegos, Gene Villalobos, James Scott, Pete Lopez, Alejandro Martinez and Gary Valerio. The family of Jesse Naranjo have entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477