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Moses Cantu Obituary
34, passed away July 13, 2009 in Mesa, Arizona. He was a beloved son, father, brother, uncle, husband and friend. He is survived by his children, Alejandra Carillo, Ivy Micaela and Mason Alex Cantu; father, Moses Cantu, Sr.; sisters, Erica Brook Gimzelberg, Raquel Ann Gomez, Nichole Evette Contreras; grandparents Jesusita Padilla and Ricardo Cantu and wife Mandy Cantu. He was preceded in death by his son Raegan T. and his mother Gloria Carranza. Visitation will be held 9-11 AM on Thursday July 23 at The Door Christian Church, 585 E. Frye Rd. Chandler, AZ with funeral services at 11:00 AM. Burial to follow at City of Mesa Cemetery. Arrangements by Bueler Mortuary
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Memories and Condolences
for Moses Cantu
August 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sia, Ivy, and Alejandra
August 17, 2009
To our father Moses, we love and bless you always and forever.
Love your daughters,
Alejandra and Ivy...and Sia
EVETTE ORTIZ(GONZALES)
August 1, 2009
GOING BACK TO ELEMENTRY I THINK BACK TO THE CRAZY TIMES AND ROUGH TIMES WE HAD AS CHILDREN. BUT NEVER WILL THERE BE A TIME THAT COMES WHEN WE THINK OF LOOSING A FRIEND. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GO TO THE CANTU FAMILY AND MAY JESUS AND HIS BLESSED MOTHER KEEP YOU ALL NEAR.
Mandy Cantu
July 28, 2009
My love, how do I even begin to move on? The bond we had has been broken but the love we share will continue to grow as the days go by. I see so much of you in our son. He will always know who his Daddy is, good and bad. I feel so empty inside with out you here. I only had eleven years with you, it wasn't long enough. I would give anything to hear that chuckle of yours one more time, to hold you in my arms, tell you how much you mean to me, or watch you with your son. I am thankful for the time we did share together and will charish the memories forever. I love you with all that I am. Till we meet again.
Moses Cantu
July 27, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
T McLaughlin
July 27, 2009
RIP
randy ramirez
July 26, 2009
wish there were words to say to take this pain away. no words can. so uncle moses you not have to worry anymore. prayers out to cantu family.
Kathy Pride
July 24, 2009
To my extended Cantu family:
My heart is once again broken, as it was when Moses' birth son and my only son, Raegan died. My deepest apologies for not attending his services and honoring his life. He reminded me so much of my son when my son was little and I just did not think my heart could take it. Please know that as Raegan was growing up, I did honor Moses when I spoke to Raegan about him. And most importantly, please know that in the short time Raegan and Moses had together, Moses had an incredible and positive influence on Raegan's life. It was my dream that Raegan know his birth parents and his siblings. It completed Raegan and made him whole. It was the greatest gift I could have ever given my son.
I have found joy in that Raegan is with his dad now and I also have joy in knowing Moses.
Cantu family, the next while will be difficult. Keep putting one foot in front of the other, love his children, and know that I felt very blessed to have known YOUR son and to have raised one of HIS sons.
All my love and prayers go out to you. If you need to contact me or would like to contact me, Mandy and Erika know how to reach me.
All my love to you.
Kathy Pride
Raegan's mom.
Eileen Hernandez
July 24, 2009
My Prayers go out to the family of Moses... Moses was a wonderful friend to me and im going to miss him terribly!! Im glad he was in my life. Such a terrific Man. I just cant believe he's gone. I will never forget you buddy! Always in my heart! See You Later XoXoX
Rose Vicente
July 22, 2009
To the family of Little Moses, i would like offer my deepest condolences to all of you in the loss of your brother, son and grand son. we too have gone thru what you are goig thru and it a void that can never be filled. To Jesse, you have endured the loss of your daughter and now your grandson , may god give you the strenght you need to get thru this. Erica, and Raquel, may god bless the two of you. just know that your bother will always be by your side, look for him in everything that you do he will be there. may god bless all of you in this very difficult time.
Your friend
Rosie vicente
July 22, 2009
Moses you will be missed from all of us in the famiy I wish I could've told you how much you mean to me I will treasure the memories we have had together. Love, Mitch
MARGIE RICO
July 22, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
July 22, 2009
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL YOUR FAMILY, I WILL SURE MISS YOU MY FRIEND, GILBERT RICO AND
THE RICO FAMILY
anita martinez
July 22, 2009
i ilove you you m ijo you we're loved so much and you will truely be missed .girls moses keep your head up love tia anita
Johnny Garcia
July 21, 2009
Our sincere candolences from the Garcia Family. God bless
July 20, 2009
Moses Sr. and family,
Our thought and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. God Bless you all.......
Your cousin, Tommy Solis and Family
Dinky Figueroa
July 20, 2009
Moses, Tia Sandy and Family -
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Greg & Dinky Figueroa
July 19, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
michelle carranza
July 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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