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David Cantu Obituary
Corpus Christi - David Cantu of Corpus Christi died Saturday, July 11, 2020.
He was born July 4, 1954, to Vito and Maria Teresa Cantu.
David was a Graduate of Miller High School in 1972, and proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on January 16th, 1972. He served with honor for 4 years. David also worked as a Longshoreman in ILA Local 26 for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Vito and Teresa Cantu, brothers, Antonio and Javier, and sister, Anna Navarro.
David was the beloved father of Victor Cantu (Dora), a wonderful Grandfather to Victoria D'Ann and Clarissa Andrea Cantu. He was also the brother to: Maria S. Avila (Vicente), Minerva Trevino, Vito Cantu, Sylvia Cantu Cavada (Charles), and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and family on Thursday, July 23 at Guardian Funeral Home at 11:30 a.m. Funeral will follow at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery on 9974 IH 37 Corpus Christi, Tx at 1:00 p.m.
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Cindy Mann
July 29, 2020
My sweet friend, It’s been a couple of years since we last seen each other and spoke, but you always had a special place in my heart. The last time we saw one another, you came to
Ingleside for a benefit I was doing and we had so so much laughs! i had the best pleasure meeting you through Buck, and I will always treasure our friendship. Vaya Con Dios mi amigo.
Cindy Hernandez Mann (roll that “r” like you told me!)
Celia Zamora
July 25, 2020
David was one of my best friends at Ella Barnes. Loved him like a brother. We would laugh and joke. I was saddened by his passing. God bless and comfort his family
July 23, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief, and find comfort from knowing that God draws close to the broken-hearted.
Casper and Sandra Arriola
July 23, 2020
Our deepest condolences to Davids family and friends. I'm sure gonna miss stopping by after work or days off and enjoying a cold one while talking Jarhead jargon and listening to your stories. We had some great times. Myself, sandra and our friends will deeply miss you. Even though we only got to know you for a few years they were definitely great ones. Rest In Peace Warrior Brother. Semper Fi
Barbara A Truan Riojas
July 22, 2020
He will be greatly missed by many. Dave was my eternal friend and i cant express my sorrow. He was a strong, funny and generous man with a big personality. He loved hard and played hard. He always had faith and i know became closer to God in his final days.. and was so happy to share it. He loved his mother may her soul rest in peace and his son and grandchildren and family with all his heart. My deepest condolences to the entire Cantu family. May he Rest in Peace. BAT
Mary A Perez
July 22, 2020
David was my classmate at Ella Barnes Jr. High and then at Miller High School. Good memories from Jr high. May God bless him and watch over him. Rest in peace. My sympathies to his family and friends.
Esmeralda Jenkins
July 22, 2020
Words can't express how sad we are to hear of David passing May God give you comfort in your time of grief. He will be dearly missed but never forgotten. Rest in peace David.
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