Angel Amostegui Puente

1942 - 2010

Angel Amostegui Puente, 68, of Oxnard, passed away with his loving wife, daughter and son by his side at his home on Oct. 30, 2010 after a two year battle of kidney cancer.

Angel was born in Zunzarren, Navarra, Spain on Feb. 28, 1942. He served in the Spanish military for two years. He migrated to the US as a sheepherder in 1967. Angel came to the US in search of a newfound life; six years later he met his soul mate Connie who he later married in 1974 and had two beautiful children, Lorraine and Henry.

While living in Ventura County, Angel dedicated 13 years at the Chase Brothers Dairy and 13 years at Tri County Auto Dismantlers. After a two year period of overcoming a double bypass surgery, he began his six year stint at California State Parks where he stated Este es el major trabajo que he tenido. Then, in 2008, he was diagnosed with kidney cancer, this is when his long uphill battle began with numerous doctor appointments, treatments and procedures. During his fight with Cancer, he gathered the strength to make numerous trips with family and friends. The most significant trip was in July with his family to his homeland Pamplona, Navarra, Spain.

Angel is survived by his wife, Connie; daughter, Lorraine; son, Henry; grandson, Mateo; son-in-law, Anthony; sister, Juana M; brother, Lauro; sister, Eduvigues; and brother, Emilio. Angels immediate family extends their humble thanks and gratitude to all the neighbors, friends, and members of the extended family for their abiding love and support during this difficult time. Vigil will be held 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at Perez Family Chapel, and Mass will be held at 11 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 6, at St. Mary Magdalen Chapel. In lieu of flowers please contact Perez Family for information on donations. Assisting the family with funeral arrangements is the Perez Family Funeral Home in Camarillo, 983-3457. Please sign Angel's Memorial Tribute at www.CamarilloMortuary.com.