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Raul Richard Cantu

1965 - 2017

Raul Richard Cantu obituary, 1965-2017, Corpus Christi, TX

BORN

1965

DIED

2017

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Raul Cantu Obituary

Raul Richard Cantu

Corpus Christi, TX

Raul Richard Cantu, 51, was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 21, 2017; he was at home surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born on December 18, 1965 in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Richard died as a result of pancreatic cancer; in the words of Stuart Scott "When you die, it does not mean that you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and in the manner in which you live." and Richard indeed lived. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 6:7

He is preceded in death by his father, Saul Martin Cantu Sr., his maternal grandparents, Raul and Asenet Sandoval and his paternal grandparents, Martin and Margarita Cantu.

Richard is survived by his loving wife, Becky Cantu, mother Carmen Cantu, brother Saul Martin Cantu Jr. (Cara), one daughter Cassandra Cantu (J.C.), one son R. J. Cantu and two grandsons, Jake and Jaythan. He is also survived by 3 stepchildren, Jonathan, Elisandra, and Lorrisa Valdez, and two step grandchildren, Jordan and Jesus. He is survived by one niece, Caitlyn Cantu, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of family members and friends. All whom loved him and will miss him.

Richard was an ordained deacon of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and a long life member of El Divino Salvador Presbyterian Church, where he sang in the choir. He was employed at Corpus Christi Army Depot before retiring due to his illness.

The family extends a very Special Thanks to Serenity and Grace Hospice.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation and all services will be at El Divino Salvador Presbyterian Church, 2238 Belton St. in Corpus Christi.

To offer your condolences visit www.funerariadelangelmholly.com

Published by Corpus-Christi Caller-Times on May 23, 2017.
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Rest in peace,Rich.

Chris Mokry

May 26, 2017

I would like to give a special thanks to Port Home care services, Inc, Corpus Christi Hospice, Care Stat Home Care and Serenity and Grace Hospice for their wonderful staff and excellent care for my husband.

Becky Cantu

May 24, 2017

Rich, we had a lot of fun growing up on Lea Lane. You were always a great friend who kept in touch with me through out the years. I will miss you dear friend. Rest In Peace.

William (Billy) Oliver

May 24, 2017

Richard You will be missed. You are a friend when friends were rare in my life I greatly appreciate the memories God bless you Drey

Drey Anthony

May 23, 2017

My deepest sympathy to you and your family Becky. Blessings and love to you.♡

Mitzi Shephard

May 23, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. Richard was a great man.

Julie Bedsole

May 23, 2017

My condolences to the family. He was an awesome man, we worked together and he was so very nice and helpful to me. I just saw him not long ago, and I asked him how he was going, and he gave me a hug and that smile that he had. May God bless the family. Yumi Baldwin

Yumi Baldwin

May 23, 2017

My deepest condolences tot he family. May God bless each of you through this difficult time.

Linda Callejo

May 22, 2017

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24

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5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

El Divino Salvador Presbyterian Church

2238 Belton St., Corpus Christi, TX

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25

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10:00 a.m.

El Divino Salvador Presbyterian Church

2238 Belton St., Corpus Christi, TX

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25

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Memory Gardens Cemetery

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