Diego Alexis Cantu's obituary , Passed away on February 9, 2026 in Arcola, Illinois

Diego Alexis Cantu

June 27, 1997 - February 9, 2026 (28 years old)

Arcola, Illinois

Diego Alexis Cantu's obituary , Passed away on February 9, 2026 in Arcola, Illinois

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Edwards Funeral Home

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Diego Alexis Cantu

June 27, 1997 - February 9, 2026 (28 years old)

Arcola, Illinois

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Diego Alexis Cantu Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Diego Alexis Cantu of Arcola, Illinois, who passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 28, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Diego Alexis Cantu to show support.

As Diego departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Diego. Though Diego may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Jose, Irma Cantu and Jesus Ayala. He is survived by: his parents, Hugo Cesar Cantu and Elsa Ayala Rodriguez of Arcola, IL; his siblings, Christopher Cantu of Monterrey and Camila Cantu of Arcola, IL; his daughter Annalise Marie; and his grandmother Yolanda Rodriguez. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.

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Edwards Funeral Home



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Thu

Feb 12

Visitation

Edwards Funeral Home
221 E Main St, Arcola, IL 61910

Fri

Feb 13

Mass of Christian Burial

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
210 S Pine St, Arcola, IL 61910

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