Jose Jesus Oresco

Jose Jesus Oresco, 78, has left us and went on to join his dearest and beloved granddaughter, Sydelle, on May 10, 2026, in Pocatello, Idaho.

He grew up and spent most of his childhood at his home in Fort Hall, Idaho. Jose attended Tyhee Elementary School, Hawthorne Jr. High School, Highland High School, and graduated from Chilocco Indian School.

Jose worked for Simplot, then later went to work for Idaho Power, where he retired in 2015 after 45 years. He enjoyed traveling the roads to get power restored, and all the driving it involved. Jose was always sharing stories about his long drives, and sharing pictures he took while exploring the power lines.

Jose married and later divorced Sharon Perry, to this union they have a son, Jonathon, and a daughter, Jennifer.

He loves watching and participating in sports. In his early years, Jose played basketball and football. His later years, Jose enjoyed travelling with his daughter and her team to basketball tournaments throughout native country. As Jose became a great-granddad, he would attend all his great-grandson, Ezra, soccer and flag football games. Jose loved going to Ezra’s practices and cheering him on at games. He also enjoyed going to the casino, even in his final days, he was ready to go play. Jose especially loved going for car rides.

Jose was a member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, he was also a member of “The Empties” motorcycle club back in the day.

Jose appreciated going to the Shoshone-Bannock Elderly Nutrition for lunch and to visit almost every day.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Pearl Edmo Oresco, father Jesus Oresco, sister Amelia (Robert) Miranda, and granddaughter and light of his life, Sydelle Jacob.

Jose is survived by his children, Jennifer Oresco and Jonathon Oresco; granddaughter Kloey Jacob; great-grandson Ezra Jacob; sisters Carmelita Oresco, Esperanza (Ignacio “Johnny”) Miranda; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by many great-and grandchildren that he took on as his own, his children’s nieces and nephews, and their children. He was also close with honorary daughter, Alicia, and her family.

Jose’s passing leaves a hole in the heart of all those who knew him.

A visitation gathering time will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Wilks Funeral Home (211 W Chubbuck Rd).

Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting the Guestbook below.