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Gilberto Cantu Obituary

Gilberto CANTU (October 11, 1919 - March 4, 2011) Well respected School Finance pioneer and WW2 vet passes at 91. Gilbert died surrounded by loving children Catalina M. Cantu (Robert F. Flor) and James G. Cantu (Biatris S. Cantu). Loving husband, beloved father and treasured grandfather, he is also survived by grandchildren Ariana Cantu (Mackenzie Waller), Nicolas Cantu, Marinita Cantu (Pedro Hernandez) and Javier Cantu-Lucero. Memorial service - March 17th - 10:30 am - St. Louise's Catholic Church, 141 - 156th Ave SE, Bellevue, Washington, reception following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to KCTS 9 for Vme programming in Memory of Gilberto Cantu, 401 Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98109. Please sign guest book www.columbiafuneralhome.com

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Published by The Seattle Times on Mar. 13, 2011.

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