Melchor Cantu

Melchor Cantu 79 yrs of age, beloved husband, son, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather (welo) and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on April 27, 2025. He entered this world on September 25, 1945, born in Corpus Christi, TX to Manuel and Petra Cantu.

He is survived by his wife, Dora Mercado Cantu; daughter Esmeralda Renteria, Norma Velasquez; son Jose Martin Cantu; daughter Yolanda Mercado Cantu, Christina Cantu; grandson Brian Lujan, Ryan Lujan; granddaughter Laura Cantu, Naveya Angel Renteria; grandson Antonio Cantu; granddaughter Katalina Cantu; and great grandson Mykai Lujan; two brothers, Manuel and Andres Cantu; two sisters, Dolores Leal and Blanca Gonzales and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding his death is his mother and father, Manuel and Petra Cantu; brother Chrisoforo Cantu; sister San Juaita Montanez, Elisa Juarez; brother-in-law Ramon Juarez; grandson Miguel Angel Renteria and son-in-law Cesario Renteria Olivas.

Melchor Cantu was a hard-working man who had several different job opportunities throughout his life, he was a small time rancher, he worked in the oilfield roustabout and a big rig truck driver which led him to be a good provider for his family. He was helpful to his friends and family when needed. Melchor had his own way of thinking; many people agreed and many did not.

He was loved and will be missed!