Octaviano Cantu Burciaga Obituary
The world bids farewell to Octaviano Cantu Burciaga (Adrian, Michigan), departing on July 22, 2025 at the age of 90. Octaviano leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Octaviano Cantu Burciaga or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jose Burciaga and Concepcion Burciaga; his sons, Michael Burciaga, Raul Burciaga and Denny Burciaga; his former wife Paulita Smith (Cavasos); and also Jose Jr. Burciaga.
He is survived by: his wife Alice Burciaga; his children, Angela Martinez, Julie Martinez, Adam Martinez and Eric Martinez; and his siblings, Johnny Burciaga, Richard Burciaga (Isabel), Jesse Burciaga (Sylvia), Rudy Burciaga, Connie Casares (Arthur), Augustine Burciaga, Miguel Burciaga (Betty), Olivia Nickelson (Gary), Henry Burciaga (Becky), Robert Burciaga (Caroline) and David Burciaga (Guadalupe). He is also survived by many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Great-Great Grandchildren.
Viewing was held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Purse Funeral Home (2959 N Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI 49221). The military honors was held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 at 1:05 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Wednesday, July 30th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Great Lakes National Cemetery (4200 Belford Rd, Holly, MI 48442).
