Jose Cantu

Jose Maria Cantu passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the age of 86. After several months of declining health Jose died peacefully surrounded by his children.

Jose was born on April 19, 1936, to Juan & Estefana in Agualeguas, Nuevo Leon. He was the youngest of four siblings. At an early age Jose worked with his family on their farm and later went on to serve in The Mexican Army.

Jose would go onto follow his brother to California and then traveled to Houston where he met his wife Trinidad and created their life. They cherished the time they spent raising a family and making memories together.

Besides his love for his family, Jose loved watching tv shows. He enjoyed the entertainment of watching Walker Texas Ranger, Renegade, Gun Smoke & numerous other action shows.

Left to cherish his memory Bennie Saldivar & wife Evelyn, Joe Saldivar-Wilkerson & husband Christopher, Connie Netro & husband Bonifacio, Mario Saldivar, Estefana Fox & husband Zachary, Teresa Ozorio & husband Ruben, Angelica Cantu, Juan Cantu & wife Ana, Susana Netro & husband Santos. Along with 29 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and many nieces & nephews.

Jose is preceded in death by his wife Trinidad Saldivar Cantu, his parents, his siblings, granddaughter Amanda and grandsons Antonio and Martin.

A visitation for Jose will be held Tuesday, April 18, 2023, from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm with rosary at 6:30 pm at Integrity Funeral Home.

A funeral service will begin at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Forest Lawn

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