Cesar grew up in small town Livingston alongside a tightknit family. He is the oldest of two first generation children of Mexican immigrants - Alberto and Filomena Fuentes. His parents are outstanding mentors that instilled the meaning of hard work, determination, and endurance. Cesar was proud of his Mexican roots and gladly encouraged others to persevere and fought for everyone's freedom in the USA.

At a young age, Cesar displayed so much energy and humor. He constantly made his many aunts and uncles - even neighbors - laugh and wait in anticipation for his next prank. He was always up to something. Whether it be riding his bike with his friends, fishing with his dad, pestering his younger sister, or giving his mom near heart attacks for his dare devil ways (climbing roofs to jump into his pool). He was never idle.

Cesar's life was cut short on January 12, 2020 at the age of 32. He was struck by a truck making an illegal U-turn while he was riding his beloved Kawasaki Ninja and succumbed to his injuries during surgery.

Cesar will always be remembered as a human that always gravitated toward protecting others around him and followed his calling in protecting our country and our community.