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Julian Cantu Obituary

Julian John

Cantu, Jr.

Resident of San Jose

Passed away at the VA Hospital in Menlo Park on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at the age of 73.

A native of San Antonio, TX, Mr. Cantu lived in Watsonville for 25 years. He was an auto salesman for San Jose car dealerships for 20 years. He was very proud of his service in the Air Force.

He is survived by his companion of 15 years, Bella Marlar of San Jose; sisters, Anna Marie LeGette of San Jose and Patricia Lynch of Hollister; and nephews, Rob and Daivd Le Gette, both of San Jose. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dick Cantu.

His family requests donations be made in his memory to the VA Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 3801 Miranda Ave. Ste l00-4A, Palo Alto, CA 94304. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial was offered Tuesday in Watsonville.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Nov. 24, 2010.

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