Robert Martinez Cantu

1951 - 2019

Robert Martinez Cantu obituary, 1951-2019, Princeton, TX

Robert Martinez Cantu

1951 - 2019

BORN

1951

DIED

2019

Robert Cantu Obituary

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Robert Cantu of Princeton, Texas passed from this life December 27, 2019 in Dallas, Texas surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Karnes City, Texas November 14, 1951 to parents Jose Maria Cantu and Semona Martinez. Robert grew up one of six children. He gained his GED and joined the United States Army. His family was filled with pride that their Robert earned a Purple Heart while serving his nation. On Valentine's Day 1975 Robert married his true love San Juanita Villarreal in McKinney, Texas. The two went on to raise two beautiful daughters Ermalinda and Christina. He cherished those girls. Robert attended Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church of McKinney through adulthood. He was a talented drummer and singer belonging to The Pancho Band and Los Falcones de Tejas. Robert worked for Smith Systems of Plano before becoming disabled, but he still felt the need to be active and give back, so he began working for Durham School Bus Services and Latimor. We just know that all the students, teachers, parents, and others he served will miss him dearly! Robert was a proud Princeton resident who enjoyed fishing, dominos, croquet, volleyball, baseball, and softball through the years. Nights and weekends you were sure to find him, face aglow, watching and cheering on his grandchildren and great-grandchildren in their football and cheer endeavors. He knew family love is what life is all about. Left to mourn a loss that came far too early is his wife of the home San Juanita Cantu; children, Ermalinda Cantu and Christina Gonzales; grandchildren, Claudia, Cassandra, Christopher, Yvette, Nicholas, Matthew, Ani, Anessa, and Junior; great-grandchildren, Janie, Annalese, and Antonio; siblings, Olga, Rene, Isreal, and Norma Jean; and siblings-in-law, Maria, Roy, Margie, Minerva, Armando, Jose, Irene, Norma, Rosie, Oscar, and Aurora. Robert was preceded in death by his parents Jose Maria and Semona Cantu and his sister Annette Cantu.

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January 1, 2020

Lois Wood posted to the memorial.

December 31, 2019

Mary Juarez posted to the memorial.

December 30, 2019

Maria Contreras sent flowers.

Lois Wood

January 1, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and we are so very sorry for your loss. Robert was always so kind and friendly we were blessed to have your family as our neighbors for all these years.
God bless you all...
The Wood family
Bill, Lois, Sean and Ryan

Mary Juarez

December 31, 2019

My thoughts and prayers to my cousins. My heart hurts for you all. May the lord give you strength to get threw this pain.

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Maria Contreras

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Minerva Escatel

December 30, 2019

Robert you were my my brother in law my friend a person I look up to you were always there for me when I need you you are the best I will miss you so much I don't have work to show how much when my dad passed you said to me you are not alone you have me those words meet a lot to me you where my 2 dad to me we went a long way I will never forget the time you bought me the bid cake for my birthday in the back on your bile love you so much I will miss you

Connie Lopez

December 30, 2019

Our condolences we will keep y'all in our prayers.

George Saldana

December 30, 2019

My Condolences to the Cantu and Villarreal Familys R.I.P.ROBERT n GOD BLESS

Evelinda Ramon

December 30, 2019

Condolences to you all stay strong...lots of hugs

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Isidra Garza

December 30, 2019

Condolences to the family. A good man was called by God and we know he only takes the best. As long as Ive known Robert he has always been a family man. That was his most important goal in life and he proved it. May God fill the emptiness that death leaves when a loved one dies. Take care!

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January 1, 2020

Lois Wood posted to the memorial.

December 31, 2019

Mary Juarez posted to the memorial.

December 30, 2019

Maria Contreras sent flowers.