Jesus "El

Chief" Briones

Combes, TX -

Jesus "El Chief" Briones, 62, often referred to as Chuy, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in Combes, Texas, surrounded by his family. Jesus was born on November 13, 1953 in Harlingen, Texas to Isabel Martinez and Jesus Briones, Sr. He attended Harlingen High School and then shortly after moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was one to throw the rule book out the window and lived life the way he saw fit. Those that knew him couldn't help but love him, he was that brother and uncle that always had a way with words.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Juanita Perez; brothers, Samuel Martinez, Jose Martinez, and Esteban Briones; and nephew Esteban Casas.

Jesus is survived by both his parents; and his sisters, Anita Briones (Jose Cruz), Pat Soto (Richard), Lupita Martinez, and Alicia Briones. He is also survived by his brothers, Arturo Espindola (Rosalia) and Gerald Dalum, Sr. (Sylvia); and numerous nephews and nieces.

Visitation is being held at Trinity Funeral Home on Saturday, May 14 with a prayer of the Holy Rosary on Sunday, May 15th at 7 p.m.

A Funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, May 16th at The Queen of Peace Catholic Church at 2 p.m. Interment will follow shortly after at Restlawn Memorial Park in La Feria.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Gerald Dalum, Sr., Eliazar Casas, Cresencio Cruz, Mario Espinoza, Gerald Dalum, Jr., Jose Cruz, Mario Espinoza III, and Richard Soto.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550 (956)364-2444.