Maria Puente was a loving daughter, wife, Mother, Grandmother, sister and friend. Maria was born December 26, 1936. She was called home by the Lord on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at the blessed age of 86. She is reunited in heaven with her husband Aristeo A. Puente, her Mother Maria Esther DeLaCruz, her son Roberto, her sister Herminia, Brother Ricardo, and her grandchildren Anthony & Daniel. She will be deeply missed by her children Ruben, Ricardo, Reynaldo (Cindy), Raquel (Gil), Rene (Chely) as well as her grandchildren Sam, Adriana, Ruben Ray, Carlos, Ricky, Ruby, Roslynn, Rachelle, Regina, Cristian, Diego, Carisa, Rebecca, Rosemary, Anna, Adrian, Patricia, Jackie, numerous great grandchildren, sisters Paula Sanchez and Maria Elena Saucedo as well as extended family members and friends. Heaven has gained our most beloved blessing. She will live forever in our hearts.