Jaime Jesus Carmona
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Jaime Jesus Carmona, who departed on August 14, 2025, in Oxnard, California, at the age of 76, surrounded by family. Jaime was born on July 10, 1949, in French Camp, California. He spent his early childhood on a ranch in Gaviota, where he cultivated skills in hunting, horsemanship, and cattle ranching. He was a member of the inaugural graduating class of Dos Pueblos High School in Goleta and subsequently attended Santa Barbara City College prior to enlisting in the Army.
After unknowingly bursting through basic training in Georgia, Jaime distinguished himself by achieving the highest honors as the top cadet in his class, a testament to his exceptional physical prowess, a recognition of which he held immense pride. Following his acclimation to the Georgian humidity, he was deployed to Alaska to pursue studies in helicopter mechanics. During his tenure there, he developed an interest in swimming, diving, and drag racing on snow.
After successfully concluding his military service, he returned to Santa Barbara, where he met and subsequently married the mother of his three children. They established their initial residence in Carpinteria before ultimately settling in Ventura County.
Jaime dedicated over 35 years of his professional life as a commercial driver for Budweiser and Pepsi Cola. His personal interests included collecting classic automobiles, listening to “oldies” music, and attending car shows with the Compas Unidos Car Club. He also found enjoyment in watching television on his big TV screen with a tall glass of ice-cold milk. He possessed a genuine desire to assist others, often extending aid to complete strangers. Jaime provided support to numerous neighbors and friends, many of whom became like family. He was a regular attendee at Church 4610, where he was affectionately known as “The Candy Man” due to his practice of carrying and distributing his well-known coffee candies. He also frequently participated in weekly poker games with his neighbors and friends.
He is survived by his three children, Jaime II, Esperanza, and Jose, as well as his beloved grandchildren, Alice, Layla, Chance, and Luca. Additionally, he cared for numerous nieces and nephews as if they were his own: DJ, Machuca, Michelle, Shalom, Zachery, Theresa, David, and Lisa. He will be missed dearly by all who loved and respected him.
A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, with a prayer service to begin at 11:30 am at Garcia Mortuary, 629 South “A” Street, Oxnard, CA 93030.
For the map, directions to ceremony locations, to sign the family’s online guest book, share stories, and post pictures please visit www.garciamortuaryoxnard.com and click on Jaime’s name below “Obituaries.” Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the family-owned and operated Garcia Mortuary, 629 South “A” Street, Oxnard, CA. For further information please call (805) 486-9148.
