Florencio Cantu Obituary
The family of Florencio Cantu of Wheaton, Illinois announces his passing on June 30, 2026. Florencio, born on August 21, 1933, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Genaro Cantu; his sisters, Consuelo Hernandez (Fidel), Geno Martinez (Antonio) and Antonia (Julio); and his mother Antonia Silva Cantu of Cantu.
He is survived by: his wife Elida (Martinez); his children, George (Laurie) of Wheaton, John (Mary) of Orland Park, Lisa Wheatley (Scott) of Geneva and Joe (Sue Ann) of Virginia; his grandchildren, Diana (Chrissy), Kasey, Amanda Cantu, Christopher (Claudia), Jack Cantu, Ryan, Erin Wheatley, Nathaniel (Caitlin) and Lucas Cantu; and his great grandchildren, Alicia, Mariana and Daniela Cantu. He is also survived by relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Florencio's favorite charity St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105 would be appreciated.
