Ermelinda T. Puente age 51 of Grand Forks, ND passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Ermelinda Tristan Puente was born on December 30, 1971 in Harvey, Il, the daughter of Luis Puente Sr. and Juanita (Tristan). She grew up and attended school in Carrizo Springs, TX and later moved with her family to Grand Forks, ND. She was the head housekeeper at C'mon Inn Hotel and Suites for many years and later worked at Parkwood Senior Living, Grand Forks.

Family was the most important to Ermelinda, especially spending time with her grandchildren and attending her grandsons' basketball games. She loved the Dallas Cowboys and watching Sioux hockey and football. She also enjoyed comedy movies and gameshows.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Juan Jose Puente; and son-in-law, Ismael "Jr" Rodriguez.

Ermelinda is survived by her 8 children, Gina (Oscar) Puente, Grand Forks, Matt (Hannah) Puente, East Grand Forks, MN, Lorenzo Puente, Grand Forks, Sandra (Blake) Greiner, Grand Forks, Sonia (Jeff) Ostlund, Fargo, Marcos Puente, Grand Forks, Adam (Esmeralda) Puente, Crookston, MN, and Ashley Rodriguez, Grand Forks; 15 grandchildren; grandfather, Donicio Puente, St. Paul, MN; 2 sisters, Asalia "Sally" Puente (Victor Hernandez), Santa Anna, CA, and Amelia Puente (Miguel Galvan), Grand Forks; and 1 brother, Luis (Irmalinda) Puente Jr., Blaine, MN.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Mass of Christian Burial:  in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 200 3rd St. NW, East Grand Forks, MN

Visitation:  1 Hour Prior To Funeral Mass at the church