Jaime Barragan

Jaime Barragan a Veteran of the United States Army passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2024 in Visalia California at Kaweah Delta Hospital. Jaime was born June 7,1980 in Bellflower Ca to Matthew and Rosa Barragan. As a young child Jaime and his family moved to Strathmore Ca and then to Visalia Ca where he remained until he joined the United States Army in 1999 at the age of 19. He dedicated 8 years from 1999-2006 serving in the esteemed 82nd Airborne Division as a Motor Transport Operator. His military service included a deployment to Sinai, Egypt, and in 2000 supporting the Multi National Forces and Observes as well as participation in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. After being medically discharged in 2006 Jaime lived in North Carolina and New York where he had two daughters Sofia and Gabriella and then moved back home to California in 2011. In 2012 he met his soon to be wife Erica Cortinas and they married in 2015 on Catalina Island and welcomed a daughter Ellie. Jaime graduated from ITT Technical Institute with an Associate of Science Degree in 2012 and in 2020 with his Bachelors in Business Management from Fresno Pacific University. He then used his degree and passion to work with people by being an Instructor for Tulare County Office of Education helping individuals with job placement. Jaime was a devoted father and husband that truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; being with family, spending time with his children, camping, wood working, playing cornhole, bbqing, and spending a summer day at the lake. He was a proud Veteran and would participate in as many events as he could with Combat Veteran Hope, AMVETS, along with a couple others. He had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way with his sense of humor and compassion. He prided himself in how far he grew and the things he achieved since being discharged from the military. Jaime is survived by his wife, Erica; three daughters, Sofia, Gabriella, and Ellie; stepdaughter, Adrianna; stepson, Andrew; parents, Matthew and Rosa Barragan; sister, Paula Barragan-Ortega (Salvador); sister, Gloria Garcia (Sergio); sister, Herminia Gonzalez (Eloy); brother, Danny Barragan (Rhonda); sister, Ruth Barragan (Anthony); and many nieces and nephews. Jaime will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. A service honoring the life of Jaime Barragan will be held May 16th, 2024 at the Visalia Public Cemetery at 10:00 am and a Celebration of Life to follow at the Visalia Veterans Memorial Building. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Jaime Barragan

June 7, 1980 - April 14, 2024