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Gabriel Cantu Obituary
in Chandler, AZ. Gabriel was born to Richard and Emma Cantu on Sept. 12, 1971. He is survived by his parents, grandparents, five children; Gabriel, Jr., Xavier, Naya, Noah and Gabriella Cantu, his only sister Rachel Cantu Garcia and brothers, Richard III, Jonathan, Christopher and Eric Cantu. He will be missed by extended family and friends. Visitation will be held 6-9 PM on Tues., June 12 at The Door Christian Fellowship, 585 E. Frye Rd., Chandler, AZ with Funeral services at 10:00 AM on Wed. June 13 also at the church. Arrangements by Bueler Mortuary.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gabriel Cantu
Rachel
June 4, 2023
You were definitely one of a kind! You will never be forgotten!
Rachel Cantu Garcia
September 12, 2022
Not a day goes by that i don´t think of you, when you were taken from us you took a piece of my heart with you, i will forever love & miss you!!
anthony cantu
July 6, 2007
To my primo gabe i love you and will miss you very much my little cuz. God bless you.
ROSEMARY JURADO-HERNANDEZ
June 23, 2007
MY HEART GOES OUT THE CANTU FAMILY AND ALL THE PEOPLE WHO WILL MISS GABRIEL. I AM DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND BRING JOY INTO YOUR LIVES IN THIS TIME OF DESPERE.
Olga Hernandez
June 14, 2007
I'm the sister of Roy Hernandez, whom Gabriel was very close to. We all grew up together. I can't believe how cruel this "WORLD" can be.Our condolences go out to the Cantu Family. God Bless. R.I.P. Gabriel FR:"The Hernandez Family"
HELEN VILLA
June 14, 2007
TO THE CANTU FAMILY MY DEAREST CONDOLENCES TO YOU ALL I HAD ONLY WISH I COULD'VE BEEN IN HIS LIFE STILL I HAD NUMEROUS CONVERSATIONS WITH HIM. I WISH I COULD'VE HELPED HIM THIS IS THE MOST TRAGIST THING FOR ME TO HAVE TO HEAR I'LL ALWAYS CARRY HIS NAME GOD BLESS MY WOMDERFUL HUSBAND GABRIEL CANTU. MUCHO LOVE AND RESPECT THE VILLAS,THE JIMENEZ FAMILIAS.
Laura "Martinez" Lopez
June 13, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
ESTELLA SOTO (PALOMAREZ)
June 13, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
stephen salinas
June 13, 2007
Mi corazone goes out to the Cantu Familia I am so sorry for your loss.Also to mi primo Gabriel see you soon ese. R.I.P Salinas Familia
ESTELLA SOTO (PALOMAREZ)
June 13, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Crystal Carpio
June 12, 2007
This is the daughter of Ernie Carpio. I just wanted to give my condolences to the Cantu family. I'm truly sorry for your loss.
QUIRINA "QUEENIE" CASTILLO
June 12, 2007
I WANT TO SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE CANTU FAMILY WHOM I LOVE AND CARE FOR VERY MUCH.I AM VERY UPSET, SAD, AND CANT BELIEVE ITS TRUE TO HAVE HEARD THE NEWS FOR GABRIEL IS MORE THAN JUST A FRIEND TO ME . I LOVE HIM W/ALL MY HEART AND NOW HE CAN WATCH OVER US NOW THAT HE IS IN A SAFER BETTER PLACE.
Elsa Cardenas-Delgado
June 12, 2007
To the Cantu family:
Sometimes we can not find the right words to say...
Sometimes we can only stand beside one another and let our closeness say what words cannot.
Please know that my heart is with you and your family, please know how much I care.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry, to hear of the loss. Gabriel will be missed by many, many friends!
Mary & Josh Duarte
June 11, 2007
Our deepest condolences to the Cantu Family. Im sorry to hear about Gabriel's death. Our prayers go out to your family. God bless you.
Eddie Saldana
June 11, 2007
Cantu Family,
I was sorry to hear of Gabriel's death. I have a lot of good childhood memories that go as far back as boy scouts, elementary and jr high school. He will be missed. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Eddie Saldana
KRISTEN GARCIA
June 11, 2007
To The Cantu Family sorry for you loss...just remember the good times you had things happen for a reason may the lord be with you during this hard time your family is going through...god bless...my thoughts and prayers are with you
THE GARCIA FAMILY
Rigo Gonzalez
June 10, 2007
I am sorry to hear about his death. I pray that you may seek Jesus Christ in this time of lost to comfort you. I knew Gabriel from our childhood years. God Bless from Rigo & Audra Gonzalez
Christopher Saiz
June 10, 2007
My deepest condolences to the Cantu Family, it sadden me to here that it was you my long time friend that is gone, i said a prayer for you and your family, i'm going to miss you.....i remember all the good times we shared,the laughter we had and the serious times we spent in CCP, may you rest in peace my brother, you are now free.
Christopher Saiz.
MARTHA GARCIA
June 10, 2007
June 10, 2007
TO THE CANTUS FAMILY:
MY NAME IS MARTHA GARCIA A FRIEND OF GABRIEL AND CHRISTINA ANDIJUST WANTED TO SAY THAT IM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
TO GABRIEL MOM AND DAD I DONT EVEN WANT TO IMAGINE WHAT YOU MUST BE GOING THROUGH OR THE PAIN YOU MUST FEEL. BUT WHAT I CAN DUE IS PRAY THAT YOU MAY FIND A LITTLE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT HE IS AT HOME WITH THE LORD REMEMBER THAT WE ARE ALL BORROWED AND ONE DAY
WE TO WILL BE CALLED HOME AND I HOPE GABRIEL PUT IN A GOOD WORD IN FOR ME.AND IF THERE IS ANY THING I CAN DO JUST CALL.
WITH MUCH RESPECT
MARTHA CATALINA GARCIA AND FAMILY,
June 10, 2007
TO THE CANTUS FAMILY
MY NAME IS MARTHA GARCIA A FRIEND OF GABRIEL AND CHRISTINA AND I JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT IM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
TO GABRIEL MOM AND DAD I DONT EVEN WANT TO IMAGINE WHAT YOU MUST BE GOING THROUGH OR THE PAIN YOU MUST FEEL. BUT WHAT I CAN DUE IS PRAY THAT YOU MAY FIND A LITTLE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT HE IS AT HOME WITH THE LORD REMEMBER THAT CHILDREN ARE NOT REALLY OUR THEY ARE BORROWED AND ONE DAY WE ALL HAVE TO BE CALLED HOME. AND I HOPE HE PUTS IN A GOOD WORD IN FOR ME .
WITH MUCH RESPECT
MARTHA CATALINA GARCIA AND FAMILY,
June 10, 2007
TO THE CANTUS FAMILY
MY NAME IS MARTHA GARCIA A FRIEND OF GABRIEL AND CHRISTINA AND I JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT IM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
TO GABRIEL MOM AND DAD I DONT EVEN WANT TO IMAGINE WHAT YOU MUST BE GOING THROUGH OR THE PAIN YOU MUST FEEL. BUT WHAT I CAN DUE IS PRAY THAT YOU MAY FIND A LITTLE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT HE IS AT HOME WITH THE LORD REMEMBER THAT CHILDREN ARE NOT REALLY OUR THEY ARE BORROWED AND ONE DAY WE ALL HAVE TO BE CALLED HOME. AND I HOPE HE PUTS IN A GOOD WORD IN FOR ME .
WITH MUCH RESPECT
MARTHA CATALINA GARCIA AND FAMILY,
June 10, 2007
TO THE CANTUS FAMILY
MY NAME IS MARTHA GARCIA A FRIEND OF GABRIEL AND CHRISTINA AND I JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT IM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
TO GABRIEL MOM AND DAD I DONT EVEN WANT TO IMAGINE WHAT YOU MUST BE GOING THROUGH OR THE PAIN YOU MUST FEEL. BUT WHAT I CAN DUE IS PRAY THAT YOU MAY FIND A LITTLE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT HE IS AT HOME WITH THE LORD REMEMBER THAT CHILDREN ARE NOT REALLY OUR THEY ARE BORROWED AND ONE DAY WE ALL HAVE TO BE CALLED HOME. AND I HOPE HE PUTS IN A GOOD WORD IN FOR ME .
WITH MUCH RESPECT
MARTHA CATALINA GARCIA AND FAMILY,
June 10, 2007
TO THE CANTUS FAMILY
MY NAME IS MARTHA GARCIA A FRIEND OF GABRIEL AND CHRISTINA AND I JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT IM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
TO GABRIEL MOM AND DAD I DONT EVEN WANT TO IMAGINE WHAT YOU MUST BE GOING THROUGH OR THE PAIN YOU MUST FEEL. BUT WHAT I CAN DUE IS PRAY THAT YOU MAY FIND A LITTLE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT HE IS AT HOME WITH THE LORD REMEMBER THAT CHILDREN ARE NOT REALLY OUR THEY ARE BORROWED AND ONE DAY WE ALL HAVE TO BE CALLED HOME. AND I HOPE HE PUTS IN A GOOD WORD IN FOR ME .
WITH MUCH RESPECT
MARTHA CATALINA GARCIA AND FAMILY,
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