Jesse Galdeano

November 19, 1937 - May 23, 2024.

He was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. Parents were Francisco and Leonarda

(Navarro) Galdeano. He is preceded in death by Lupe, his former wife of 18 years and mother

of his three boys. He is survived by his current wife, Dolores and three sons: Robert (Meredith),

Larry (Mary), and Philip (Meyling); three stepchildren: Sandra (Monseise), Victoria, and Pablo;

nine step-grandchildren; two step-greatgrandchildren.

Prior to enlisting in the U.S. Air Force he worked for an air conditioning company in San

Antonio, Texas where he met and married his first wife Lupe Torres. He served 29 years in the

Air Force including a deployment to Vietnam followed by tours at Grand Forks AFB in North

Dakota, with his twin brother Ralph, Kincheloe AFB in Michigan, Offutt AFB in Nebraska,

Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Belgium and Kelly AFB in Texas.

Jesse achieved the rank of Chief Master Sergeant and his military awards include: Defense

Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal and

seven additional unit and campaign awards.

After his time in service to our country he met and married his second wife Dolores Alvarado.

He also worked for 20 years in promotions for his long time Air Force buddy and compadre Mike

Hernandez. He was a devout member of Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church and

volunteered on occasion. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a great friend. He

will be dearly missed by all.

The rosary was held at 9:30 AM followed by Mass at 10:00 AM at Resurrection of the Lord

Catholic Church, 7990 W. Military Dr., San Antonio Texas 78227 on Wednesday May 29th.

There will be a gathering of family and friends at the home residence of Jesse Galdeano

following the mass at 11:45 AM - 1:45 PM.

INTERMENT: July 26, 2024, 9:00 AM, Fort Sam National Cemetery with full military honors.

Memorials are suggested to the Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church (address above);

Missionary Society of St Columban: 1902 N. Calhoun St., St. Columbans NE 68506; and/or

Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valley, National Shrine, PO Box 747, San Juan, Texas

78589. In lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be forwarded to the above places