Jesse J. Puente passed away on Sunday, January 26 ^th at the age of 95. A veteran of the US Army, Puente served during World War II in Germany, Africa, Italy, and Japan. A brick mason, expert craftsman, and lifetime member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Puente's legacy includes work on many of San Antonio's landmark buildings such as at Trinity University and its iconic bell tower, the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veteran's Hospital, and the original National Bank of Commerce Building. Puente's prolific work as a brick mason could be seen all over the city of San Antonio, the state of Texas, and oversees in the South Pacific.

A man of unwavering dedication to his family and to his faith, Jesse and his wife Ora were longtime parishioners of St. Gerard Catholic Church where they were deeply involved with many aspects of parish, school, and community life. Jesse ("Tute" to many) served as a Eucharistic minister and choir member for many years and was a member of the Knights of Columbus council 11298. He was always busily assisting Ora in their fundraising efforts at St. Gerard. Jesse could be counted on to bring levity and laughter to almost any situation, whether from his quick wit or from his unique delivery of one or several of his repertory of jokes.

Puente was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Oralia C. Puente, and is survived by sons Daniel, Charles, and Mark, and daughters-in law Cynthia, and JoAnn. Puente is also survived by his sister-in law, Terri and husband Fortunato Gomez; five grandsons; eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and cherished friends.

Thursday, February 6, 2020
Visitation will begin at 5:30 p.m. in
The Angelus Chapel
Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, February 7, 2020
Funeral Mass will be offered
at 9:00 a.m.
at St. Gerard's Catholic Church
1523 Iowa St.
San Antonio, Texas

Interment will follow at
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
St. Gerard Catholic Church
in his memory.