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Manuel Cantu

January 17, 1933 — October 15, 2021


Manuel Sosa Cantu passed away on October 15, 2021. He was born on January 17, 1933 to Manuel Cantu Sr. and Rita Patino in San Antonio Texas.  He resided in Converse Texas.

He is preceded death by his parents, Rita and Manuel, his wife Bertha, sons Cesar, Danny and daughter Sylvia.

Manuel served in the U.S. Army in 1953. Manuel by trade was a Barber and wood worker, carpenter and cabinet maker. Manuel loved to go to the coast, he loved to swim, boxing, say jokes. He was a good father, grandpa, uncle, and brother.
He is survived by 2 sons Manuel Cantu Jr., Richard Cantu; 4 daughters Bertha C Reyes, Isabel C Rodriguez, Rita C Serratos, and Lucy Cavazos; 2 stepsons, Johnny and Roy; 2 stepdaughters, Mary Lou and Yolanda; 2 brothers Cesar Cantu, Epi Patino; 3 sisters Dolores P Blair, Diane P Garcia, and Betty P. Martinez. Manuel is also survived by several grandchildren.

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Visitation

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

10:00am - 12:30 pm (Central time)

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Recitation of the Rosary

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Starts at 12:30 pm (Central time)

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Funeral Service

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)

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Committal

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Starts at 2:15 pm (Central time)

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1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209

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