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1932
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2016
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Alejandro Cantu Obituary
Alejandro worked in Civil Service at Kelly AFB retiring in 1991 after thirty years of service. Alejandro also retired as a Chief Master Sergeant, E-9, from the Air Force Reserves in 1992 with thirty five years of service. Alejandro spent many years as a volunteer in the Catholic War Veterans receiving the prestigious Honor Legion of the Order of Saint Sebastian medal, the organizations highest award.
Alejandro was preceded in death by his parents Tomas and Leonor Cantu, infant brother Armando, sister Alicia and brother Arnoldo.
Alejandro is survived by his loving wife Blanca Lilia, son Armando Javier (Cheryl), daughter Yolanda (Daniel) Trevino, their children Daniel Alejandro, Dominic Matthew, David Joseph (Laura) their son David Alejandro, daughter Maria Estela (Dwight) Cantu-Green, their son Philip Michael, son Alejandro Jr. (Nancy) their two children Adam Zachary and Aaryn Nicole, son Albert, son Andres (Sharra) their son Aiden Cael.
Alejandro is further survived by his brother Arturo (Angelica) Cantu, sister's Aurora Hill, Anita Moreno, Aminta (Alejandro) Martinez, brother Tomas (Alicia) Cantu Jr.. Alejandro is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life service will be held at Castle Ridge Mortuary, visitation will begin at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 with the Rosary to follow at 7:00 PM. Funeral will be the following day with mass at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church at 9:30 AM and burial to follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.
The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church or the Alzheimer's Association San Antonio & South Texas Chapter MAC 37 Building 10223 McAllister Freeway, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78216.
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Juan Aleman
November 3, 2016
Dora and I, Juan Aleman offer our most sincere condolences to the family of Alejandro. I really enjoyed listening to Mr. Cantu's war stories and admired his can do approach to life situations. Mr. Cantu and his lovely wife did an excellent job raising their children.
May he rest in peace and I trust that we will see each other again to continue those awesome conversations.
November 3, 2016
I offer my deepest sympathy for you loss prayers to you and your family. May GOD comfort you during this time. I IRENE Martinez - Autumn Leaves
Pedro Rodriguez Jr.
November 2, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived, my prayers and condolences to the family, I had the privilege to work with him, great boss may Alejandro Cantu RIP.
Jose Garcia
November 1, 2016
We salute your veteran. Our condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country. He will be missed. A great member of the Catholic War Veterans and my mentor.
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SHARRON LARRISON
November 1, 2016
Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our dearly departed. My most heartfelt condolences.
November 1, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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