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Fernando Cantu Obituary

San Juan - Fernando Cantu, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Remi Cantu. He is survived by his son, Fernando Cantu; daughter, Veronica Lee Cantu; four grandchildren, † Dañian Seth Cantu, Abel Cantu, Avella Cantu, Aaron Cantu. sisters, Carmen Cantu, Janie Cantu, Olivia Cantu, Margie Cantu, Lupe Carranza; brother, Jesus "Chuy" Cantu. Visitation will be held today, Friday, February 3, 2023 at Aurora Funeral Home Sam Houston from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. A chapel service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Aurora Funeral Home Sam Houston at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at San Juan City Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Aurora Funeral Home Sam Houston of Pharr.

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Published by The Monitor on Feb. 3, 2023.

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Marissa Salas-Vera

February 3, 2023

To my aunt Rami and to my cousin Fernie and his family. So sorry for your loss. I always remember Ferna's smile.

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11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Aurora Funeral Home Sam Houston

706 West Sam Houston Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577

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10:00 a.m.

Aurora Funeral Home Sam Houston

706 West Sam Houston Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577

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Burial

11:00 a.m.

San Juan Cemetery

1342 E Moore Rd, San Juan, TX 78589

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706 West Sam Houston Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577

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