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Jorge Cantu Obituary

Jorge Luis Cantu, age 40, of Shelbyville, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 in Spencer County, Kentucky.

He was a masonry contractor and owner of All-Star Masonry. He was a car collector and loved working on Ford Mustangs. He was a true "workaholic" and was very passionate about anything he did. He was an amazing provider and protector and everybody's friend and was someone people could look up to.

Jorge was a strong family man and amazing father. He is survived by his wife, Krissia Cantu of Shelbyville; his daughter, Jocelyn Cantu of Shelbyville; his son, Manuel Cantu of Shelbyville; his parents, Jorge Luis Cantu, Sr. and Margarita Cantu of Louisville; his brothers, Gerardo "Jerry" Cantu (Kim) of Simpsonville and Eduardo Cantu of Louisville; and his sister, Connie Segovia (Irving) of Dallas, Texas.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, 21, 2019 at the Shannon Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Grove Hill Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Jude's Hospital.

Published by The Sentinel-News from Jun. 18 to Jun. 19, 2019.
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Thinking of you my beloved friend! You and your family are always in my thoughts and prayers! ❤

Erica López

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June 12, 2020

Offering my sincere condolences to the Cantu family, may you treasure the memories of Jorge and may they bring comfort to you during this difficult time.♥

Sarah MARSHALL

June 25, 2019

My heart fills with such sorrow. You were a close friend from elementary through high school. We had a lot of great memories growing up. I can't believe you are gone! My sincerest condolences to your family. Praying they find strength and comfort during this very difficult time. You will always be in my prayers and never be forgotten! Love, Erica

Erica Cervantes-Lopez

June 20, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family. May you find comfort in God who hears your prayers and sees your tears. Isaiah 38:5

June 20, 2019

I was shocked when I got the call and still in disbelief! May you rest in peace, I know you are smiling down from heaven! RIP MY FRIEND......

Monica Fuentes

June 19, 2019

a loved one

June 19, 2019

May God hold you close in this difficult time.

Love and prayers,

Jorge Benavides y familia

Jorge Benavides

June 19, 2019

a loved one

June 19, 2019

I'm sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Maria Galvan

June 19, 2019

Robin Cordoba

June 19, 2019

My friend may you R.I.P you will forever be in our hearts. I'm forever great full for all the memories we shared Through out the years. You will be missed my condolences to the Cantu family.

Angel Lopez

June 19, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Jorge as a very good man and considered him as a friend. Truly heartbroken.

Chris Grosskopf

June 18, 2019

Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one, Jorge. May (1 Thessalonians 4:14) bring you some comfort in knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death. They are very precious in Gods eyes. May the God of all comfort strengthen your family during this time of deep sorrow.

June 18, 2019

Condolences

Shannon & Nikiya Smith

June 18, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all!

June 18, 2019

Jorge y Mage. Como encontrar palabras para decirles que siento mucho lo que están pasando ahora por la inesperada partida de Jorge. Lo sentidos mucho

RAMON GARCIA

June 18, 2019

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