March 21, 1934 – June 7, 2012
Longtime San Francisco resident Jesse Pacias passed away at home of natural causes. Jesse was born and grew up near Albuquerque, New Mexico, the youngest child in a large family. After graduation from high school he spent a short time in a monastery. He served in the U.S. navy, and later danced with a flamenco troupe. He worked for many yeas until his retirement in the administrative office at Wallenberg School. He and his late partner, Don Sutton, were together for more than 30 years, and spent many weekends with their dog Molly at their cabin in the Sierra foothills. Jesse was a member of the old Muscle System gym. He loved theater and traveling. He supported many charitable and political causes and volunteered at Laguna Honda Hospital visiting the elderly. He was much loved by his neighbors and many friends.