Jessie June Holguin

Jessie June Howe Holguín passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2024. She was ninety years old. The daughter of Robert Arthur Marshall Howe and Gladys Mae Hensel Howe, Jessie was raised in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. After graduating from highschool she moved to Santa Barbara, where she worked as a secretary and bookkeeper. She met and married Max Holguín, and together they raised a family. Jessie was a world traveler, daily hiker, avid reader, and stellar pinochle player. She was a sweet soul and straight shooter with a wry sense of humor. Above all, she was a beloved wife and mother who will be dearly missed.

Preceded in death by her husband Max in 2004, Jessie is survived by her sister Carolyn Castagnola, brother Warren Howe and sister-in-law Jan Karon, sister-in-law Simona Holguín, her five children Carolyn Holguín, Mark Holguín, Claire Holguín and husband Kevin Bell, Max Hogan and wife Beatriz Montalvo, and Catherine Holguín. She is lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Laura Estolano and husband Gerie, Michael Noriega, Selina Bell, Max Hogan Montalvo, Aria Hogan Montalvo, great granddaughter Amelia Estolano, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. A memorial service is planned for later this year.

The family would like to express sincere gratitude to all the wonderful caregivers who helped Jessie in her last years. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Food From The Heart of Santa Barbara.