Ernesto Cantu

Ernesto Montalvo Cantu was born October 12, 1934 in San Antonio, Texas and passed from this life August 12, 2022 at the age of 87. He was born into a migrant farm working family where his parents Sotero and Ysabel Cantu taught their children the value of hard work and determination. Ernesto worked 35 years for the City of Lubbock until he retired in 1996. He then began a second career at Wayland Baptist University where he worked 19 years until retirement. Ernesto also owned and operated Cantu's Grill alongside his beloved wife and family. He was a patient man with a gentle spirit. He will be remembered as a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Ernesto is survived by his loving wife Reyes B. Cantu; his daughter Rebecca Cantu and her children Manuel Gutierrez (Amber) and Gabrielle Tobin (Manuel); his daughter Rosanna Cantu Rodgers (Bruce) and their children Joseph Rosales (Sade) and Celeste Bowman (Nick); his daughter Rachel's children Ricky Mojica (April), Ray Mojica (Evie), and Becky Martinez (Rex); his son Ernest Cantu and his children Issac Cantu, Ernie Cantu, Katie Cantu (Ricardo), and Aaron Cantu (Jeremy); and countless other family members and friends. Ernesto was a twin and was the last surviving member of his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, sisters, and his daughter Rachel.

The family will celebrate Ernesto's life of 87 years at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 17 at St. Phillip Catholic Church in the city of Idalou, TX. Burial will be at the City of Idalou Cemetery. Afterwards, family and friends will gather at St. Phillip Church Hall for fellowship. The Holy Rosary will be recited Tuesday, August 16 at 7:00 p.m. at Guajardo Funeral Chapels. 

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