Jesus "Jesse" Escajeda, 84, of Pea Ridge, Arkansas died February 20, 2026 at The Maples in Springdale. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Rogers, Arkansas.

He was born January 26, 1942 in San Juan, Mexico to Joaquin Escajeda and Teofila Gallegos. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary Escajeda.

Survivors are his children, Jesse Escajeda (Jessica) of Stella, Missouri, Samantha Tygart (Matt) of Rogers, Arkansas, Javier Escajeda (Elisha) of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, and 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

He enjoyed spending time with family and working for over 20 years at Tyson's. He loved music and had an amazing singing voice.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 13, 2026 at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Rogers.Burial will be in St. Vincent Cemetery.