Ventura, California
1925 - 2010
Bob passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, May 20, 2010, with his loving family at his side.
He was born Feb. 13, 1925 in Burbank to Harry and Lenelle Kanthack. He moved to Ventura, where he taught music at Mound, Mill and El Rio School Districts, later teaching for the Ventura...
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I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Mr, Kanthack - (that's how I remember him as I was one of his students from De Anza) was always one of my favorite teachers. I never forgot his sweet smile and his kind demeanor. My prayers are with your family.
Kelly Oxford Morse
Grants Pass, Oregon
June 10, 2010
Dennis,
Our condolences go to you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Chuck & Leigh Burton
June 02, 2010
To the Kanthack Family...I am sorry for your loss...Mr Kanthack was my first music teacher at Blanche Reynolds Elementary School..He taught me violin. He influenced my love for music from that day on...and I thank him for it....
Maria Quijada
June 02, 2010 | Ventura, CA
Mrs.Kanthack, Dennis and Nanci,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Mr. Kanthack was such a kind and happy man. He always made you feel welcomed with his warm smile.
Tonia Bailey (Gutierrez)
June 01, 2010 | Ventura, CA
Eleanor, Dennis and family we are truely saddened of the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. You are in our prayers and Bob a heavanly place looking on us all now. Best wishes from us to you.
Patrick Hurley
June 01, 2010 | Ventura, CA
Sharing a story from the past:
My brother had Mr. Kanthack at DeAnza and would tease me & scare me by telling me that he gave him his saved allowance to be extra mean to me and give me a failing grade if I was ever in his class. Of course I really enjoyed the day I had the nerve to tell him who I was and ask if he really was going to be mean to me because he was paid for it. He laughed and said "go home and tell your big brother Mr. Kanthack wants to talk to him!" Well, I never did...
Erin Mitrano (Porter)
June 01, 2010 | Simi Valley, CA
I would like to thank Mrs. Kanthack and Family for sharing a truly classic and classy Gentleman. I had the pleasure of having Mr.Kanthack as my teacher in Band class at DeAnza Junior High. I was just recently talking with my Husband and Daughter about what Mr. Kanthack had taught me, and about his tenacity in helping the students to learn a beautiful piece of music. Thank you Mr. Kanthack! God Bless the Family!
Joann Montanez
Joann Montanez
June 01, 2010 | Ventura, CA
Mrs. Kanthack, Dennis & Tori,we were saddened to hear of the passing of Bob.
Marie remembers him from her piano lessons at Ventura College and I from the Sunrise Optimist. Our friend from Maria's italian Restaurant will be missed. He was a true gentleman.
Dick & Marie Foster
May 31, 2010 | Rancho Cordova, CA
When I first met "Mr. Kanthack" he was the band director at Mound Elementary in 1960 and I was in the 5th grade. I only saw him sporadically after my years at Mound, but he remained one of those memorable teachers in my life. My deepest sympathies on his passing.
Jim Prosser
May 31, 2010 | Ventura, CA