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Jesse C. Turrubiate
Name
Jesse C. Turrubiate
Local
L3282, La Marque
Gender
Male
Age
31
District
11
Occupation
Captain
Type of Duty
Operating at a Non-Fire Emergency
Fatal Injury Cause
Contact/Exposure - Contagious Disease: COVID-19
Nature of Fatal Injury
Other/Miscellaneous - Infectious Disease
Date of Death
8/5/2021
Year Placed On Wall
2023
Multiple Line of Duty Incident
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Website Comments
It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of Captain Jesse C. Turrubiate, IAFF 11th District Local 3282, La Marque, Texas. Brother Turrubiate, 31, passed away on August 5, 2021 from complications of Covid-19.

A Celebration of Life Visitation from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. will be held on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Abundant Life Christian Center, 601 Delaney Road, La Marque, Texas 77568; phone: (409) 935-1606. The Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 p.m.

Expressions of sympathy or condolences for the family or the Local can be sent to IAFF Local 3282, PO Box 963, La Marque, TX 77568-0963
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Biographical Comments
Jesse "Turbo" Turrubiate is a name that brings joy to the hearts of those who hear it. He was born on August 9, 1989, in Galveston, Texas. Jesse was born with a fighter's spirit when he entered this world two months premature. On Thursday, August 5, 2021, Jesse passed away after his toughest battle.

Jesse proudly served in the United States Marines Corps from 2008-2012. He was deployed and fought in Iraq from 2009-2010. Serving as a true patriot he was awarded the Bronze Star.

After being honorably discharged from the Marines he continued his desire for serving others. He attended the College of the Mainland Fire Academy, where his passion for firefighting grew immensely. Upon graduation, Jesse began his fire service with the San Leon Fire Department. He served as an Officer and Emergency Management Director. His career at La Marque Fire Department began February 2019. Jesse's hard work, dedication, and strong leadership allowed him to rise through the ranks and he was promoted to Engineer in March 2020. In May 2021, Jesse earned his Advanced EMT through Galveston College. He was so proud of his accomplishment. He called TDSHS the next day to tell them to hurry up and post his state number. Prior to his death, Jesse was Acting Captain for B Shift at the La Marque Fire Department. He was posthumously promoted to Captain.

Jesse dreamed of becoming a firefighter since he was a little boy. As a child sitting in the back of the car, he would recognize the trees and buildings next to the central fire station in Galveston and make anyone who was driving go by the fire station. He lived for fighting fires. It was his passion. Who knows how many lives were saved and forever changed because Jesse was dispatched to the scene?

Jesse was in love with his wife and kids. He couldn't wait to show you the latest photos of his family and tell how much they meant to him. Jesse's quirky personality, contagious laugh and wicked sense of humor made others gravitate towards him. His love for life was evident as he always had a smile on his face. He enjoyed fishing, gaming, and playing with his kids.
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