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At the heart of Jose’s life was his family.

Jose Cantu passed away on November 2, 2026, at the age of 97. Born on August 1, 1929, he lived a long life marked by devotion to family and enduring love for those closest to him.

At the heart of Jose’s life was his family. He shared more than 69 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Maria A. Cantu, whose death in October of 2023 was a profound loss. Together, they built a family that stands as a lasting reflection of their love, commitment, and strength.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria A. Cantu, and by his parents, Rafael Cantu and Luisa G. Cantu.

Jose leaves behind a large and loving family who will continue to cherish his memory. He is survived by his sons, Jose Cantu Jr. and his wife Linda, and Antonio Cantu and his wife Bertha. He is also survived by his daughters, Juanita Zamora and her spouse Lino, Maria Marin and her spouse Jose, Sandra Loza and her spouse Jerry, Hilda Fuentes and her spouse Servando, Olga Jaramillo and her spouse Vicente, and Nelly Espinoza and her spouse Raul.

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Together, they built a family that stands as a lasting reflection of their love, commitment, and strength.

He is also survived by his numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, other family members and many friends.

His life will be remembered through the family he loved so deeply and the many bonds he nurtured across generations. May those who knew and loved Jose Cantu find comfort in the legacy of love he leaves behind and in the memories that will remain close to their hearts.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026 from  4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m in the Hernandez, Lopez and Sons Northiside Chapels, 800 Boston St. and San Bernardo Ave. A Vigil of the Deceased will be officiated at 7:00 p.m. by Rev. Deacon Leonard Aguillon that evening in the funeral home chapel. Funeral Services will begin Saturday morning November 7, 2026 with a Liturgy of the Word being celebrated at 10 a.m. by Rev. Deacon Leonard Aguillon in the funeral home chapel. Committal Service and interment will then follow in the family plot of the  Calvary Catholic Cemetery.