Jessica Lauren Hoke, 23, of San Diego, California, passed away December 3, 2010, at Western Medical Center in Santa Ana surrounded by family and many friends. Her tragic death was the result of a traffic accident in Costa Mesa while standing on the corner of an intersection while walking to work.

Jessica was born August 11, 1987, in San Diego, California, the daughter of Gary and Paula Hoke. She was the oldest of 2 Girls. She is profoundly missed by parents and her sister Issabelle with whom she was extremely close.

Jessica graduated from University Of California, Irvine in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. She had also studied in Spain at the University of Madrid and visited England the summer of 2009. Jessica's radio program, The Exposure broadcast from KUCI on the UCI campus Friday afternoons in the Winter and Spring of 2010.

Jessica is survived by all that knew her big smile and almost inappropriately loud laughter. As a beacon of light that shined on everyone she knew, she lived a truly fantastic life in her 23 years and greatly influenced so many people. She led by example motivating others by always planning her next big adventure.

Thanks to the One Legacy Program, she is considered a hero by those people saved by her donated organs.

A service to celebrate Jessica's life was held Friday, December 10 on the terrace area of UC Irvine's Gateway Plaza. In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation to be sent in Jessica's name to KUCI Radio, PO Box 4362 Irvine CA 92616 - Attn: Kevin Stockdale.

KUCI extends its condolences to Jessica's family and friends.