Jess Barruetabena Obituary (1929 - 2013)

Jess Barruetabena passed away at his home on July 9, 2013 surrounded by loved ones. He was born March 29, 1929 in Ibarruri, Spain to Gregorio and Cristina Barruetabena. Jess came to the United States in 1948. He found his way across the United States doing odd jobs from herding sheep to truck driving. He then went to work in road construction operating big equipment. He had found his career, which he worked at until he retired in 1989. Jess married the love of his life, Carol Hoglund, on February 22, 1966 in Elko, Nevada. Jess thrived on helping friends and family. He never turned anyone down whether it was fixing a car or getting up in the middle of the night to go to the rescue. He was known as "Mr. 911". Jess is survived by his wife of 48 years, Carol; son, Ron (Becky) Barruetabena; daughter, Jewell (Bob) Johnson; grandsons, Mike (Dana) Tracy, CJ (Jenny) Tracy; brother-in-law, Charles Dee (Cheryl) Hoglund; sister-in-law, Bobbie Dodge; niece, Heather Dodge; nephews, Grant Ostler, Larry (Connie) Ostler, Michael (Robin) Hoglund, Jason (Laura) Hoglund, Chris Hoglund; and numerous great nieces and nephews. Tyler June Dodge held a special place in Jess's heart. He raised her as his own, she was his pride and joy. Jess was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-laws; 3 sisters; 3 brothers; 1 sister-in-law; Susan Ostler; nephew, Cody Dodge; and grandson, Mark Tracy. He will forever be remembered by all who knew and loved him. Our hearts are wounded, our world quieter with losing this bright, generous and good man. Forever loved and missed. Our deepest thanks and appreciation goes out to our neighbors and many friends for their support, as well as our special gratitude for the exceptional care and love that Curo Hospice gave to Jess. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Granger West 9th Ward, 4460 West Cortney Drive (2925 South). A viewing will be held Friday from 6-8 p.m.at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State Street, and Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment: Elysian Burial Gardens. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 So. State Street Murray, UT