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Jesse del Campo Obituary

A Mass of Christian Burial for Felipe Jesus "Jesse" Martin del Campo, Jr., 56, Lawrence, KS, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2017 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Jesse passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 after a motorcycle accident.

He was born October 21, 1960 in Mexico City, Mexico the son of Jesus "Jesse" Martin del Campo, Sr. and Severina Gauna Martin del Campo.

Jesse and his family owned & operated the La Tropicana Restaurant in North Lawrence for the past 50 years. He was also the operator of Slow Ride Roadhouse in North Lawrence.

He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Survivors include his mother, Severina Gauna Martin del Campo, Lawrence; his son, Felipe Angelo Martin del Campo, his daughters, Eliana Severina Martin del Campo, Brianna Carroll-Pollard; granddaughter, Audriana Elizabeth Martin del Campo; siblings, Maggie Martin del Campo, Laura Martin del Campo, both of Lawrence, Alma and husband, Enrique Franco, Oceanside, California, Charlie Martin del Campo, Catalina Martin del Campo, Lawrence, Victor, and wife, Plyger Rose Martin del Campo, all of Lawrence; 16 nieces and nephews and 20 great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Martin del Campo, Sr. on April 9, 2010.

The family will greet friends from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2017 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. The Parish Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Jesse del Campo Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

Online condolences may be sent to warrenmcelwain.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World from Jul. 18 to Jul. 19, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
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jennifer krueger

July 12, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Always flying High Jesse your greatly missed

Dave Atchison

July 12, 2022

Five years!
I still think of you often my friend. I recently got together with several of my fellow bartenders from the Jayhawk
Café. We all recalled memories of great times spent with you.

Nancy (Atkins) Fairchild

August 26, 2021

Jessie was like an older brother and protector to me back in the late 80's and early 90's. His smile was contagious and he had a heart of gold. Our friends would go to Los Amigos and he would make sure no one messed with us! I loved him and Victor like brothers. I just recently heard of Jesse's passing as I no longer live in the area. I plan to be in Lawrence with my son in a couple of weeks and will stop to say my prayers at the Memorial. My condolences to the entire del Campo family. But I know that he is keeping everyone in heaven smiling and definitely laughing!

Pat Matthews

July 12, 2019

Well, here we are 2019 and wish when I walk into Slo - Ride to see Jesse and his smiling self. Always there to talk , lend a hand or just shoot the breeze a man with a gift...He extended himself to line up good music, rides whatever he thought would please the community. Thought of other people before himself. And the Sunday Taco's he was the Man.. At times the wrong person gets taken but, the other party has to carry that night with them for life . Ride free my friend to Eternal life... Jesus would have been a Biker by Third day "Eagles" Bond servant 007 You tube. Sai jin. Pat.

Bill Pierson

August 8, 2017

To the family of Jesse Del Campo Jr., my sympathy on your loss. Had lunch many times while working for the railroad. We would park our locomotive across from the Tropicana and eat. Jessie and his family were very friendly. May he rest in peace.

July 27, 2017

I knew Jesse as a smiling, quiet presence at SlowRide and most recently as Eliana's Dad at Parent/ Teacher conferences;which is to say, I hardly knew him. Still, I know your loss is huge, and I am so sorry. You are in my thoughts. Khalila Binns

Jennfier Krueger

July 26, 2017

Prayers out to the Del Campo family. I knew Jesse back in 96 and 97. <3

Jennifer Krueger

July 26, 2017

Sorry for your loss of Jesse, I knew him back in 96 and 97 when I was going to Haskell. He was one of the nicest and most respectful men I have ever met. And most handsome I have ever met he always made me laugh and watched out for me at LA's. He will be dearly missed I wish I would have came back to Kansas to see him.

July 21, 2017

Jessie was always Friendly and super nice! although he wanted only Stephanie to cut his hair he occasionally would let me do it. always making me smile. he will be greatly missed

Sharon Livingston

July 21, 2017

You will be missed greatly. You have left a hole in a lot of peoples life. You were rich in friends and lived life to the fullest. You were taken from us in a single breath but will live on in our hearts forever.

July 21, 2017

Ill miss that guy, best Tacos a good man
Pat Matthews Topeka

Marti Powers-Hunt

July 21, 2017

My heart goes out to the whole family so sad to hear about your loss he was a good man!

Steve Anderson

July 21, 2017

Jesse was always friendly, hospitable, and willing to add a laugh! Kate and I enjoyed many an afternoon at Slow Ride with him. Big Heart Big Smile Big Loss. RIP my friend

Brook Koone (Blevins)

July 21, 2017

You will be missed by many and never forgotten by most!!! Thank you Jesse you had a great soul!!! An "old soul" you took care of all of us... Including the homeless!! And for that I will NEVER FORGET!!! R.I.Paradise my friend

Jim Garcia

July 20, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Jesse was a great guy, seems like he always had a smile. I know he will be missed dearly but won't be forgotten. He touched many people's heart. Rest in peace.
Jim & Linda Garcia

Stanley & Linda Hayden

July 20, 2017

We are so sad to hear about Jesses passing. He was our dear friend and i Linda, loved dancing with him. We will miss him dearly.
Prayers to the family.

Darcie Doney

July 19, 2017

Was saddened to hear the news. Deepest condolences to the family. As a Haskell student his LA's was our spot. I remember Jesse always smiling & laughing. RIP Jesse.

Lorrie Budden

July 19, 2017

TO Maggie, this is Terry Channel 'so sister, Lorrie, sorry for your loss, Terry is holding his hand! Much love!

Paula Hopkins

July 19, 2017

RIP Jesse. Sure gonna miss you, many good time over the years. Deepest Condolence to the Family. HE was a great Friend for many years. (sad)

Tracy Rose

July 19, 2017

My deepest sympathy to friends and family of such a loving and giving man. May he Rest in Paradise.

Deborah Bennett

July 19, 2017

I was saddened over the news of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends. Jesse was a man with a heart of gold. He was never selfish and he was always kind. Jesse was that person you will never forget; he was that person who gave so much to remember. Jesse ride on in heaven. RIP Jesse, you will be missed.

Kim Christian

July 18, 2017

RIP Jesse. Ride the skies. Kim Christian and Delta Haze.

Marie Ochs

July 18, 2017

So sorry for your loss,e will be missed.Marie Herren Ochs(ox).

Steve & Carla Ramirez

July 18, 2017

So sorry to hear of the sad news about Jesse. I know the family will struggle with this loss from here on out. Our thoughts and prayers are with familia del Campo.

Kim Cady

July 18, 2017

:( A really sad goodbye to a great guy. You will be so missed!

Connie Morgan

July 18, 2017

Prayers and condolences to Jesse Del Campo family from Donald Fowler Jr., Josh Razo & Connie Morgan.

Stephanie Vasquez

July 18, 2017

We're going to miss you Jesse. Sending my love and prayers to you all. God bless you. Please let us know if we can help.
Love always
Stevie Vasquez & family.

Barber NEKS BACA

July 18, 2017

I've known Jesse a long time and he truly was an awesome person, He supported his local community and many organizations by hosting events to raise money and awareness. Thank you

Darryl Graves

July 18, 2017

Please accept my condolences for the loss of Jesse. My prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow.

Pam Kelley

July 18, 2017

Lawrence lost a wonderful man. Jesse was such a sweet person.Very giving. He will be greatly missed by all. Prayers to his family and all his friends.

July 18, 2017

Thoughts and prayers to the family.
RIP Jesse

Liz Hall

Dave Atchison

July 18, 2017

Jessie will be missed by more people than anybody can imagine .my deepest sympathy to the Del campo family. I have so many good memories of Jessie and myself while I was running the Jayhawk Cafe. When I got married and the bar tab ran out he move the entire wedding party to his place. This was the kind of man he was. I have been thinking about Jessie all day and my heart hurts for him and his family .
Jessie will be missed for many years
Rest in peace Jess my friend .

Cathy Wood

July 18, 2017

We will miss you Jesse! Deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to the family!
Cathy and Brad Wood

Pete&Kim

July 18, 2017

Our deepest condolence to the Del Campo Family our prayers are with you at this time of grief may the Lord see you through this tragic loss Rest in Peace My Friend

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