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Jose R. "Joe" Puente

1935 - 2023

Jose R. "Joe" Puente obituary, 1935-2023, McAllen, TX

BORN

1935

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Kreidler Funeral Home, Inc. -

314 North 10th Street

McAllen, Texas

Jose Puente Obituary

McAllen - Joe R. Puente was born in Leon, Guanajuato Mexico on December 19, 1935 to Lorenzo and Maria Puente. He came from a family of 17 sisters and one brother. He died on June 3, 2023. Joe worked for the Hygeia Dairy Company as a supervisor for 35 years and was their ambassador for Mexico. Joe was a member of the Pan American Golf Association. He was passionate about being on the golf course and was fortunate to have made 2 holes in 1.

Joe was married to Elvia H. Puente and together they raised three children: Diana Lynda (Carlos) Alejos, Edward Daniel Puente and David Joe (Aminta) Puente. He is remembered by five grandchildren: Charles, Eric, Katherine, Michael and Ryan; and four great-grandchildren: Gabriel, Tomas, Ava Louise and Noah. He is preceded in death by his parents, and wife: Elvia H. Puente; siblings: Maria De Jesus, Francisca, Lorenza, Rosa, Margarita and Julio.

Visitation will be on Thursday, June 8, 2023 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm with a Rosary at 7:00pm at Kreidler Funeral Home, Inc. in McAllen. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00am on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in downtown McAllen. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in McAllen.

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Published by The Monitor on Jun. 7, 2023.

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Sally Escamilla

June 19, 2023

I'm thankful for my Tio Joe's life. He had a heart to help his family and extended family. It is a legacy that continues in Lynda, Eddie, David, and extended family. I'm still hearing of his kindness. His life left us with beautiful memories for years to come. Thank you Tio for sharing great memories at your home and South Padre Island! God bless your legacy more!

Hope Bazan

June 9, 2023

Lynda, Eddie. David, and your families, my heartfelt condolences. Sorry I was unable to join you for Joe´s services. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have so many wonderful memories of the times we spend with your mom and dad. May he Rest In Peace and May his memory be a blessing.

Noe Del Bosque

June 9, 2023

So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Such a great man, I am blessed to have known him and call him a friend.
Noe Del Bosque

Dora Salinas

June 7, 2023

Our most sincere condolences
Linda,Eddie and David May God grant you peace at this time of pain and sorrow
We were neighbors growing up on Kennedy Circle
God bless Dora Salinas

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Jun

8

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Kreidler Funeral Home, Inc. -

314 North 10th Street, McAllen, TX 78501

Jun

8

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

Kreidler Funeral Home, Inc. -

314 North 10th Street, McAllen, TX 78501

Jun

9

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

McAllen, TX

Funeral services provided by:

Kreidler Funeral Home, Inc. -

314 North 10th Street, McAllen, TX 78501

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