Rodolfo "Rudy" Puente
July 5, 1925 - May 3, 2017
Rudy Puente, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2017. He was a native of San Marcos,Texas. His family moved to San Francisco in 1942. Rudy was 91 at the time of his death. He was predeceased by his wife, Elvira Puente, in 2001. He is survived by 5 children: Yvonne Pond, Cynthia Mildram, (Scott) Rudy Puente, (Marcela) Art Puente (Nona) and Cecilia Puente. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was one of 6 siblings and is survived by Valdemar Puente and Angela Selsor. Pallbearers were his grandsons, TJ Walkup, Bobby Pond, Victor Puente, Lee Puente, Godson, Dave Corona, and nephew Danny Lujan. Rudy was a devout Catholic and he served as a Eucharistic minister at St. Apollinaris Catholic church in Napa. He was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus, as well. Rudy was an electrician by trade. He had a long tenure at Square D Company in San Francisco and later retired from the State of California, where he worked at Napa State Hospital. Rudy was known to be a devoted Dodgers fan, a brave thing here in the Bay Area! His services were held May 12, 2017, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church which was followed by a Celebration of his life with family and close friends in attendance. Many stories were shared about his devotion to his family and his sense of humor. He will be missed.
Rudy Puente, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2017. He was a native of San Marcos,Texas. His family moved to San Francisco in 1942. Rudy was 91 at the time of his death. He was predeceased by his wife, Elvira Puente, in 2001. He is survived... View Obituary & Service Information