Barbara Jean Jorges, 69, passed away on May 11, 2018. She was born in Fresno, California. She lived in the San Francisco and Sacramento area before moving to Mesa, Arizona. She retired from AT&T after 20 years of service and also retired from Mesa Public Schools after 20 years of service. She is survived by her husband Jay Jorges, daughter Alicia Newton, son-in-law Jon, son Mark Jorges, three grandsons: Mason and his wife Kaitlyn, Elijah, and Ryan Brown and one great-granddaughter Kiyah Brown. She will be missed dearly. Graveside Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 18, 2018 at Mountain View Cemetery located at 7900 E. Main St. Mesa, AZ 85207.
Barbara was one of the most caring people I know who touched many, many lives. She was a great employee, who went above and beyond, and without her, I would have never learned my job. I didn’t think there would be a sadder day as when she retired from Mesa Public Schools, but now my heart breaks for losing such a dear friend. I am going to miss her tremendously.
Jay, Alicia and Mark, may God bring you comfort and strength at this difficult time. I know Barb loved you all tremendously. She shared many wonderful stories about you all and was very proud of her family.
My deepest sympathies to Barbara’s family. She was such a wonderful, kind, generous woman. She was my ‘go to’ person at MPS and was always willing and able to help. She will be sincerely missed!
Nita Muth
Eternal rest grant her, God, and let perpetual light shine upon her.
My sincerest condolences. I so enjoyed working with Barbara at Mesa Schools and sharing stories of our pets. She will be greatly missed.
I’m one of the many people here at MPS, that benefited from Barb’s selfless, kind, caring ways. When I first came to MPS, it was Barb that went out of her way to welcome me. I will always look back and remember her consistently cheerful disposition, her sense of humor, and her willingness to help in any way she could. The world has lost a wonderful woman. I’m thankful to have known her.
Alicia, Jon and all of your family, we are so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Mom. Our thoughts are with you and we send prayers for comfort during this difficult time. May Barbara rest in loving eternal peace.
To Jay, Alicia, Mark and the rest of your family – I’m so sorry and my heart aches for your loss. Your mom and I graduated from high school together and were room mates for a time when we both worked for Pacific Telephone in Fresno. I’ll never forget her or all of you. Just last week I found photos of Alicia, Mark, and my daughter Caryn, hunting for Easter eggs! We shared many beautiful memories and lots of laughter. Barbara was truly a kind, generous, and loving, helpful woman who will be forever missed in this world.
Barbara was an amazing Lady. I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to work with her before she retired from Mesa Public Schools. She was always there for me throughout my years working in the Bookstore at Stapley Jr. High. I knew when I called Barb in a panic that everything would be OK. She took the time to explain things patiently and gave me encouragement & confidence. And I loved her sassy sense of humor. To the Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Barbara will be greatly missed.
I’m Barbara’s cousin{1st}. As children her and I grew up together. I talked to her on a weekly/monthly basics. We have always been very close. I have loved her and Jay very much and still do and always will. Barbara was truly a kind, generous, and loving, helpful woman.Jay, Alicia and Mark, may God bring you comfort and strength at this difficult time. Barbara was truly a kind, generous, and loving, helpful woman who will be forever missed in this world. Barbara was one of the most caring people I know who touched many, many lives
I worked with Barbara at Mesa Schools. She was so highly respected and appreciated by all who knew her. I tried to talk her into staying after she announced her retirement, but she knew best that it was time. Barbara loved her family and clearly had her priorities right. My thoughts and prayers are for Barbara’s family and friends at this difficult time.
Thank you all for sharing your memories and kind words. It means a lot to myself and my family. Love and blessings to you all.
I thank our Lord for give me the gift to know you Barbara, you were that soul with a bright smile that embraced me every time that I talked to you. I celebrate your life here on earth, now that you are enjoying heaven and talking to God about us. You’re my bendicion. Thank you, thank you, to you and your family. Keep praying for me and all of us to see you in heaven.
My sincere sympathy to Barbara’s family. She was always so kind and helpful. She always made me feel better and calmer after talking to her. She had a beautiful spirit.
Barb was one of a kind. So helpful while I was working at MPS, always took the time to help you find answers to questions. Loved to hear her talk about the family she loved so much. Wish her peace and to be free from pain. Love you Barb
Dear Jorges Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Barbara. We worked together at Mesa Schools. Barbara stood for integrity, commitment and kindness. I could always count on her to assist in any circumstance. May God bless your family with good memories to keep her love for you alive in your hearts. Memory Eternal! I extend my sincerest sympathy to each of you.
Jay and family –
Barb was very special to me as she welcomed me to the MPS family first when she worked at Kino, then at Student Activities. She was a dedicated co-worker and special friend who I will miss very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you grieve for her. I will be with you in spirit for her service this morning as I am in Montana. We were all blessed to have her in our lives.
I met Barb when I started working at Red Mountain High School. I was to be in charge of accounts for Activities and Athletics. Without Barb coming to the school, for an entire week to teach me all the ins and outs, I don’t believe I would have survived! She was so patient and caring with me, and through out all the years I spent at Red Mountain. She never stopped teaching nor explaining, and I knew that if ever I didn’t understand something as to why, what, where….she would have the right answer. God Bless Her and welcome her to His Glory; she was a wonderful, caring person. May God give your family strength to get through this time, but know that she was very much loved by all she helped.