Simon B. Puente

Simon B Puente, age 90, passed away on July 26, 2025, in Lemoore, CA.  Simon lived a full life on his own terms and enjoyed his time with his family until the very end. He was born in Del Rio, Texas and lived in Hanford for over 60 years. He worked as a Trackman for the Santa Fe railroad for 40 years.

Simon was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Dora, in 2019 and by his daughter, Pauline Ayala in February 2025. He is survived by his sons David Puente and Simon Puente, Jr. and his daughters  Mollie Ortega, Janie Duarte, Esther Lupercio, Vivian Ayala and Helen Reyes. He also leaves his cherished 25 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great grandchildren.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend visitation on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 from 9-10a at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hanford. Rosary will begin at 10am and mass will follow at 10:30am also at the church.  The burial will take place at Kings River Cemetery, Dover Ave, Hanford. Arrangements under the direction of Whitehurst McNamara Funeral Home.

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