She was born on July 20, 1940, to Hipolito G. and Olivia T. Sanchez in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Gloria was preceded in death by her loving husband of 20 years, Jesus Puente, Jr.; both of her parents; brother, Mario Sanchez; and grandson, Jesse Jet Puente.
Gloria is survived by her children, Jesse Puente, James Puente (Sarah), Jennifer L. Puente (Neil), and Julia G. Puente (Jesus); twelve grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen Mauer, Martha Hinojosa; brothers, Hipolito Sanchez, Jr. Richard Sanchez, and David Sanchez; and other loving family members and friends.
Visitation will begin on Monday December 16, 2019, at Funeraria del Angel Memorial Holly, 3223 Holly Road, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a Vigil Service and Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, 3502 Saratoga Blvd, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415, at 11:30 am, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. Interment to follow at Rosehill Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FunerariaDelAngelMHolly.com for the Puente family.