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Monica Cantu Obituary
1963-2019
Monica Cantu passed while selflessly attending to the aid of others in an automobile accident July 15th, 2019. She is survived by her partner, Carie Sindt, Mother, Alma Cantu, siblings Elizabeth and Manny Cantu, his wife Kim and son Caden. She also leaves behind many beloved animals and will be missed by all of us touched by her. Monica was a Senior Facilities Custodial Manager at Cal Poly, where a celebration of life will be held July 31st, 3:00pm at the Performing Arts Center lobby. Directions and maps can be obtained at https://www.pacslo.org/Online/default.asp. In leu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in her honor at her favorite charities: Pacific Coast Wildlife Center and Woods Humane Society in San Luis Obisbo, CA.
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Memories and Condolences
for Monica Cantu
Lisa
August 26, 2023
You would have been 60 today...I love you forever....
Jerry Waltner
August 2, 2019
One of the kindest and good-hearted people I have ever known. So saddened that she is gone too soon.
Mary Metzger
July 31, 2019
My heart goes out to everyone who knew Monica. We will all miss her.
May your memories give you comfort in the days to come.
Good Times
Karen Smith
July 30, 2019
Cal Poly
Karen Smith
July 30, 2019
SF hike
Karen Smith
July 30, 2019
Cuesta East
Karen Smith
July 30, 2019
SF Hike
Karen Smith
July 30, 2019
Fair Paso Robles
Karen Smith
July 30, 2019
Birthday Dinner
Karen Smith
July 30, 2019
Hike Cuesta Grade
Karen Smith
July 30, 2019
Hike Cuesta Grade
Karen Smith
July 30, 2019
Sue and Steve Sandoval
July 28, 2019
Carie and family. So sorry for the loss. She was truly one of the good ones.
Louie Longoria
July 27, 2019
Carie and Family,I was saddened to her about Monica. Prayers for you and the family.
Karen Smith
July 26, 2019
Carie, Liz, Mama and Manny, friends and family. So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all as we pass from this dark period into the light. My heart aches for you all. This is a tremendous loss.
colleen wilson
July 26, 2019
Carrie & family - We are so sorry. Words cannot express our sorrow. We hope to be at the Celebration of Life. xxxooo
Colleen & Tom
Maggie Reyna
July 25, 2019
What a tragic unexpected loss. Rest In Peace.
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