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Jose Puente Obituary
Jose Noe (Joe) Puente, Jr., 67, from Brownsville, Texas, entered into eternal rest Saturday, June 25, 2011, at his residence surrounded by his family. Joe lost his battle to cancer after 15 years, never allowing it to hold him back from enjoying life. Joe liked spending his free time at the beach, traveling and gambling in Louisiana at the casinos, but mostly, he cherished his family and spending time with them.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Noe Puente Sr., and his sister, Andrea M. Solomon, both of Brownsville.
Joe enlisted into the National Guard and was stationed in Fort Polk, La. After six years of service, he was honorably discharged. Joe decided then to follow his father's footsteps and joined the Brownsville Fire Department. He was a firefighter for 26 years, moved up the ranks, later becoming Captain and held the title of Training Officer, training the newly hired firemen coming into the Department. He enjoyed his fellow brother/sisters at the fire department and loved serving his community until he retired in May, 2001.
Joe was a member of the Knights of Columbus for 30 years and a member of the American Legion Post 43.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Maria Luisa (Mellie) Puente; daughters Cynthia (Cindy) Puente-Avila, Diana Puente Elliott, Veronica (Robert) Carrasco, Melissa (Johnny) Guevara; grandchildren Stephanie, Carlos (CJ), Ashlynn, Taylor, Johnathan, Brianna, John and Joe Patrick; mother, Andrea C. Puente; brother, Antonio (Minerva) Puente; sisters, Clara (John) Salinas and Irma (Peter) Gilman; brother-in-law, James Solomon; numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 29, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista.
The Mass of Christian Resurrection will be held Thursday, June 30, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 555 W. Saint Francis St., Brownsville.
Committal service to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park.
The family wishes to extend thanks to Odyssey Hospice staff and a special thanks to Pete Cerda and Johnny Ruiz for the loving and wonderful care of our loved one at our time in need.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemetery and mausoleum. 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jose Puente
Ofelia Sosa & Family
July 5, 2011
Mellie; Puente girls: we are so sorry for your loss.
Jorge A. Rodriguez
July 2, 2011
I'm sorry for your loss. Rest in peace.
June 30, 2011
Mellie my love and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless, Alma Ochoa La Porte,Tx.
Oralia Serrano
June 30, 2011
Tia Andrea & family,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your son Joe. I know that he is now with Tio Pepe, Mom & Dad and they're all keeping the Angels laughing with that wonderful sense of humor they all have. I know that it will help to know he is happy and pain free, no more Dr's or medication. Our prayers are with you all at this time and the months to come. When you find yourself missing him, think of something he would say or do to make you laugh and do that laugh, it helps. I know that's what he would want you to do. God Bless you and your family.
Love you Fred, Lala & family
Alberta (Bert) Ramos
June 30, 2011
Mrs. Andrea Puente and family,
My deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family. My prayers are with you and and may you draw comfort from God almighty.
Florinda & Mary Garza
June 29, 2011
Mrs. Andrea Puente & Family,
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Puente Family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Alice Fernandez-Ruiz
June 29, 2011
Sorry for your loss, you all will be in my prayers.
Maggie Fernandez Andrade
June 29, 2011
My prayer are with you Mellie, Cindy, Diana, Melissa and Veronica. I love you, He is in a better place resting and now he will be your angel in heaven to look over you all...
Juan & Mary Lou Bejarano
June 29, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
christine puente
June 29, 2011
Tia Mellie, cindy, vero, melissa, and diana my prayers are with you all.he will be MISSED dearly.he is now with grandpa puente and tia andy watching from above looking out for us. tio joe i never got the chance to tell that you were the most wonderful person in the world and those last words you were able to tell me will be kept in my heart forever i too was glad to have met you and be part of the family. his memories, laugther and kindness will never be forgotten!!! we love you tio joe!!!
June 29, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mellie and daughters. We feel your loss and know your Husband and Father will be missed deeply. May you find comfort in knowing that Mr. Puente was an honorable man, husband and Father. May God Bless you and be with you in this time of sorrow. Yours truly, Daria & Ray Sanford and Family
Lettie perez
June 29, 2011
Ditto.... Tio I will miss you
June 29, 2011
Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you and all your loved ones. We lost a wonderful cousin, yet he left us a great deal of beautiful memories. A great father, veteran, and firefighter. He served his life well, God Rest His Soul. We Love you, Joe and Elena Garza, Harlingen, Tx.
Rachel Rodriguez
June 29, 2011
My deepest condolence to the Puente Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficut time.
Frank Garcia
June 29, 2011
Our deepest condolences to the Puente family from Frank and Adelina Garcia
Carol Zorola-Norman
June 29, 2011
To my friend Cindy and family I send my love and prayers and a special hug for you and your mom. God Bless you all during this time of need and always!
Santillana and Lopez-Saldana Families
June 28, 2011
On behalf of the Santillana, Lopez and Saldana families, we would like to extend our sincerest condolences and pray that the family find peace and strength in the Lord during this most difficult time. God Bless you all.
Abigail Toledo
June 28, 2011
My most heartfelt prayers are with you my family. I wish I could be there with you right now. Know that I'm thinking of you all the time.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted"-Matt 5:4
Blanca Flores
June 28, 2011
My deepest condolences to the Puente family. To my dear friend Cindy, I love you sweetie.
Memories of my brother
Clara Salinas
June 28, 2011
Elena Zorola
June 28, 2011
My condolences to Mellie and all her family. I remember everyone with loving memories. My thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Elena R. Zorola
Santa Monica, CA
shannondoah morris
June 28, 2011
My prayers go out to all of the family,my condolences..
Cecy Moody
June 28, 2011
Irma, Pete & Family:
We sympathize with your loss. May God give you courage to overcome this grief. Our caring thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless You All Abundantly.
Ed & Cecy Moody
June 28, 2011
Mellie,
Robert and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are deeply saddened. Our prayers go out to all of you. God be with you.
Robert & Norma Hernandez
Georgetown, Texas
Jorge Garza
June 28, 2011
Our deepest sympathies are with your family in this time of need. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Uncle Joe was a great man who I grew up with and worked with at Puente Fire Extinguishers Inc. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. J.R., Bonny, Amyjo, Victoria and Joshua Garza (Harlingen, Texas)
Carlos Rene Ramirez
June 28, 2011
Our prayers are lifted for the repose of his soul and for the strength and peace for his entire family. We offer our heartfelt condolence from Carlos Rene & Raquel G. Ramirez from Laredo. May +Joe be enjoying the presence of the Lord.
Victor Canul
June 28, 2011
To the Puente Family,
My prayers go out to the Puente family...Remember that he will always be with you....
Jose Manuel Garcia
June 28, 2011
Our prayers go out for the entire Puente Family. Condelences to all at this time of need. Joe is at the right hand of the Lord. I wish the whole family many condelences in the loss of a great man. He will be deeply missed. Mrs. Puente, my sincerely condolences. Tony and Minnie we are just a phone call away. Regards, Jose Manuel and Olivia Lee Garcia
June 27, 2011
I was deeply sadden to hear about the loss of your husband/father/grandfather. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences. May the memories of yesterday bring you comfort tomorrow.
Teresa Neri-Salazar
Vanessa Salazar &
Neri Family
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