Leonel Cantu Obituary
The world bids farewell to Leonel Cantu of Edinburg, Texas, departing on December 31, 2025 at the age of 77. Leonel leaves behind memories cherished by the community. 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 Leonel Cantu to show support.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Felipe Cantu and Maria Cantu; his siblings, Felipe "Pipo" Cantu Jr. (Alicia Cantu), Monte Cristo Trucking, Jesus Cantu (Angelica Cantu), J. Cantu Trucking, Armando Cantu (Petra Cantu), Rodolfo "Rudy" Cantu and Maria Crusita Vega (Teo Vega); his spouse San Juana M. Cantu; his children, Juan Raul Cortez (Lupita), Fernando A. Cortez, Felix Cantu (Monica), Jessica Cantu, Leonel Cantu Jr. and Omar Cantu; and his grandchildren, Juan Raul Jr., Alexa, Diego, Charlie, Danyka, Omar Jr., Avery, Evelynn, Felix Jr. and Delila.
Visitation was held on Thursday, January 8th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Hillcrest Funerals and Cremations (1300 I-69C, Edinburg, TX 78542). A rosary was held on Thursday, January 8th 2026 at 8:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass was held on Friday, January 9th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Church (501 E Kuhn St, Edinburg, TX 78539). A burial was held on Friday, January 9th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Hillcrest Memorial Park (1701 E Richardson Rd, Edinburg, TX 78542).
