Jesus Briseño Sr., 74, of Lake Station, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at his home surrounded by loving family. He was born on January 8, 1952, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, to the late Alberto and Maria Elena (Valderrama) Briseño, who survives. In 1972, Jesus married the love of his life, Blanca M. Aceves. 

In addition to his mother, Maria Elena Briseño, Jesus is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Blanca M. Briseño; children, Blanca Xochitl (Arturo) Villarreal, Maria E. (Robert) Hernandez, Elizabeth (John Alan Sr.) Janes, Jesus (Hope) Briseño Jr., Sandra L. (Ramon) Figueroa, and Ulysses (Cecily) Briseño; grandson and godson, John Alan Janes Jr.; other grandchildren, Mariah Janes, Ariana Villarreal, Justin Hernandez, Julian Villarreal, Emily Briseño, Christian Jesus Briseño, Robert Jesus Hernandez, Alessandra Figueroa, Selene Briseño, Ulysses Soloman Jesus Briseño, and Angelina Briseño; great-grandson, Elián Arturo Mosqueda; sister and godchild, Blanca Susana Briseño; other siblings, Patricia Briseño, Vence Briseño, Griselta Briseño, Fernando Briseño, Alberto Briseño, Maria Briseño, Rosalinda Briseño, and Oscar Briseño; favorite brother-in-law, Magdaleno Aceves; other siblings-in-law, Salvador Aceves, Maria Perez, Bertha Chavez, Jesus Aceves, and Martin Aceves; other godchildren, Judy Velasco, Diana Martinez, Julio Ramirez, Fabiola Chavez, Erica Contreras, Luis Contreras, Joanna Madrigal, Jasmine Prieto, Paloma Prieto, Rosa Montes, Xiomara Shmagranoff, Joel Aceves, and April Ortiz; beloved priests, Fr. Jaime Perea of Lake Station, Fr. David Kimes of Michigan City, Fr. Eduardo Malagon of Hammond, and Fr. Roque Meraz of Valparaiso; and a loving host of extended family and friends. 

In addition to his father, Alberto Briseño, Jesus was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Lupita Hernandez; brother, Martin Briseño; and sisters, Alicia Briseño, and Gloria Briseño.

Jesus proudly worked in operations for Inland Steel for over 38 years until his retirement. He, alongside his wife and family, were active members of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Lake Station for the last 52 years. 

In his spare time, Jesus could be found tending to his yard or truck, working on various Do-It-Yourself projects around the house, carpentry and woodworking endeavors, watching soccer games, and listening to his beloved church hymns, mariachi, and ranchera music genres. 

Most importantly, family was everything for Jesus. Whether it was simply having a family get-together or going on vacations across the world with his family, he never wanted to miss a moment with his loved ones. His children fondly look back on their trips to Mexico, where they would spend time at the ocean, learning to tackle the waves by the “wave fighter” himself, Jesus. 

Jesus will best be remembered as a deeply faithful man and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and godfather. He held a hardworking, loving, and caring personality throughout his life that shall always be cherished by his loved ones. He will be dearly missed by all. 

Services for Jesus will begin on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Calumet Park Funeral Chapel – Hobart/Portage, 370 North County Line Road, Hobart, IN 46342, with visitation from 4 PM to 8 PM. A rosary service will also be held on Wednesday, beginning at 6 PM. Services will continue for Jesus on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 2447 Putnam Street, Lake Station, IN 46405, with a short visitation from 10 AM to 11 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11 AM. Fr. Eduardo Malagon of St. Casimir Church in Hammond will officiate. Burial will follow Thursday’s services at Calvary Cemetery in Portage, IN.