Julia Puentes was born in Zacatecas, Mexico on April 12, 1926 to Juan Rivera & Maria Puentes. With her family by her side, she peacefully went to the Lord on September21, 2015 at her residence in Long Beach. Predeceased by her husband: Gabino Puentes, she is survived by her children: Maria (Ignacio Lopez) Puentes, Gloria Puentes, Ellia (Juan) Naranjo, Maria (Manuel) Ramirez, Manuel (Ellia) Puentes, Juanita (Margarito) Alvarado, Longino (Esperanza) Puentes, & Martin (Carmen) Puentes. She leaves her legacy on this earth through her 29 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren & 2 great-great grandchildren.