Emilio C. Cantu Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Emilio C. Cantu of Penitas, Texas, born in Weslaco, Texas, whose life came to an end on January 26, 2026 at the age of 81, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Emilio C. Cantu to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Emilio Severo Cantu and Mary Frances Turner; and his sister Virginia D. Cantu. He is survived by: his wife Estella Cantu; his children, Yvette M. Villarreal (Cantu), Michelle K. Cantu and Ariana C. Cantu; his grandchildren, Gabriel R. Gauna Jr. (Jordan J. Perez), Ryan A. Gauna (Jasmine Garcia), Krystal C. Villarreal and Leah N. Thatcher; his great grandchildren, Mercury O. Gauna, Rayne M. Gauna, Malikai J. Garcia, Sapphire J. Gauna and Ryder J. Gauna; his brother Joe Turner-Cantu (Eddie Upton); and his stepsisters, Lucy Rodriguez and Thelma Benitez.
