Olga Puente

Olga G. Puente, 87, of Fort Wayne, died Sunday September 10, 2023, in her home. She was born in Crystal City TX on January 27, 1936, the daughter of the late David Gamez and Reyes (Ramon) Flores. Olga was employed as a spot-welder with Sheridan Manufacturing and retired after 30 years with the company. She was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, the Latin-American Club of Defiance OH and VFW Post 3360, Ladies Auxiliary. Olga enjoyed decorating, working crafts and word puzzles, but she truly cherished the times she spent with her family & friends, her children & grandchildren; she loved music, singing & dancing; she enjoyed shopping and loved to travel. Olga is survived by her children, Ted Reyes and Debbie (Rodney) Bolden, both of Fort Wayne, and Capt. David (Rebekah) Reyes, USN, currently serving in Bahrain and 5 step-children; her grandchildren, Jesse J. (Sara) Velasquez, Jr. of Defiance OH, Joseph W. Reyes and Anthony L. (Rebecca)  Reyes, both of Wichita KS, Stephen Reyes and Alicia Reyes, both of Fort Wayne, Sapphira Reyes of Washington DC, Sigourney Reyes and Serenity Reyes, both of Suffolk VA; 14 great-grandchildren and also her brother Nick (Annette) Flores of Wauseon OH. Olga was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Teodolo Reyes; second husband Marcos Puente; daughter, Edna Sue Reyes; brother, Robert Gamez, and sister Linda Gonzalez. Mass of Christian Resurrection 10:00am Friday September 15, 2023, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1100 S. Calhoun St. with visitation from 9-10am in the church. Arrangements through Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone at ProMedica Hospice for the care received and kindness shown to their family. To share a remembrance of Olga or to offer condolences to her family, please visit DivineMercyFuneralHome.org.