With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jesse Peter Puente of Valparaiso, Indiana, who passed away on February 2, 2024 at the age of 60. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jesse Peter Puente to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Jesus S. Puente and Olivia Puente of East Chicago; his grandparents, Guadalupe, Socorro Saldaña of East Chicago, Jesus and Juanita Puente of Laredo, Texas; his uncle Raul Saldaña; and his brother-in-law Daniel H. Cortez.

He is survived by : his siblings, Anthony Puente, Michael Puente (Gricela) and Elizabeth Puente-Cortez; his nieces and nephews, Adriana Puente, Marisol McMenamy (Ryan), Anthony Puente II, Martin Puente, Christina Cortez, Stephanie Puente, Matthew Cortez and Jessica Puente; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Antonio Puente, Ethan, Augustus McMenamy, Isabella Puente and Bethany Lozano; his cousins, Lisa Saldaña, Sarah Gaglione and Lorraine Torres of South Florida; and his aunt Marilou Saldaña of South Florida.

In lieu of followers, the family is asking donations be made in Jesse's name to Opportunity Enterprises, 2801 Evans Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383 or visit https://www.oppent.org for more information.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kish Funeral Home and Cremation Services