Jayson was born in Hollister, California on November 16, 1982 to Christine Pacheco and Jerry Orabuena Jr.. Jayson was raised and went to school in Hollister until 1998. At age 16, he moved to Los Banos with his family. He graduated from Los Banos High School in 2001, where he was involved in football and track & field. After high school he took classes at both Modesto Junior College and Fresno City College. While attending school he worked at the local Circle K and helped Coach Stires with track & field at Los Banos High School. He went to work for Connell's Stationary until the business was sold; he then went to work for Forebay Golf Course and managed the pro shop. Jayson moved to West Virginia with his best friend Jess (so he wouldn't be alone for 2 years) and worked for Dick's Sporting Goods. After returning to Los Banos in 2015, he started working at SNME Gas Co. and Forebay Golf Course. Jayson also started coaching track & field again, this time at Pacheco High School.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jerry Orabuena; uncle David Pacheco Jr. and aunt Laura Tijerina.
He is survived by his parents Chris and Don Valdez; father Jerry Orabuena Jr.; sisters: Brenda Pacheco, Alicia Spencer, Amber Henry Orabuena; brother Michael Orabuena; step-sisters: Julie and Dawn Valdez; grandparents: Dave and Jean Pacheco, Aurora Orabuena, Ed and Leona Valdez; God parents Barbara Azevedo and Joe Orozco many aunts, uncles, cousin, nieces, nephews and extended family. He will be missed by many more.
Contributions can be made to Pacheco High School, Jayson Orabuena Memorial Scholarship Fund and gofundme account for Jayson.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Whitehurst Funeral Chapel in Los Banos.