Joe "Joe Moe" Cantu

Joe "Joe Moe" Cantu obituary, Big Spring, TX

Joe "Joe Moe" Cantu

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Joe Cantu Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Myers & Smith Funeral Home & Chapel on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Joe "Joe Moe" Cantu, 72 of Big Spring passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Visitation will be Friday from 9 AM until 9 PM at Myers & Smith Chapel. Funeral service will be Saturday at 10 AM at Myers & Smith Chapel.
Joe was born December 11, 1952 in Martin County. He was a lifetime resident of Martin & Howard County. Joe enjoyed riding his bike and collecting keys.
He is survived by his siblings: Esther Nicholson, Estella Spain, Ruth Lea, Edward Cantu, Sylvia Gonzales, Virginia Mora, Eva Lomas, Isreal Mora, Helen Mora, Rosie Quintana; as well as a number of nieces and nephews.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Eugenia & Alex Cantu; siblings: Alex Cantu, Amelie Cantu, David Cantu, Ruben Cantu, Steven Cantu, Velia Cantu, Lucia Mora, Gravel Mora & Alice Cantu Alva.
Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com
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Myers & Smith Funeral Home & Chapel

301 East 24th Street, Big Spring, TX 79720

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Oct

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Service

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Myers & Smith Funeral Home & Chapel

301 East 24th Street, Big Spring, TX 79720

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