Mr. Negrete was born in Cuermaro, Guanajuato, Mexico. He was a farm laborer.
Survivors include his parents, Antonio and Amalia Negrete of Mexico; two brothers, Antonio Negrete and Elodio Negrete; and three sisters, Amalia Garcia, Alicia Negrete and Graciela Negrete.
Viewing is today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with recitation of the rosary at 6 p.m., at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside. Mass will be Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sunnyside; the service time is pending.