Glafira L. Cantu

Glafira L. Cantu passed away October 10, 2016 at the age of 89. She was a lifelong seamstress and often made wedding and quinceanera dresses. She enjoyed caring for her family and cooking large meals. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Her parents, Ferman and Dora Lopez; husband, Placido Cantu; brother, Ferman Lopez, Jr.; and son, Rolando J. Cantu, precede her in death.

She is survived by her loving family, children: Luis Angel (Lumi) Cantu, Jose H. (Maria) Cantu, Mario X. (Sylvia) Cantu, Robert K. (Terri) Cantu, Virginia M. Randal, Caesar A. (Deanna) Cantu, Lynda S. (Mike) Feeny, James (Vivian) Cantu, Oliver C. (Lora) Cantu, and Raul R. (Valerie) Cantu; sisters: Emma Nava, Azucena Perez, and Belma Dominguez. all of Alice, TX; brother, Crisoforo Lopez of Alice, TX; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces.

Glafira’s family would like to thank the staff at Spohn Shoreline Hospital and the staff at Angel Bright Hospice for the care she received. Also, special thanks to Virginia Randal; Clayton Randal, grandson; Jose H. (Maria) Cantu; James K. (Vivian) Cantu; Oliver C. (Lora); Ivy Cantu, granddaughter; Lynda Feeny; Mario Cantu; and Rebekah Cantu, great-granddaughter, for their love, support, and care during her time of illness.