Cruz Castillo

Cantu

In Loving Memory Of

Cruz Castillo Cantu

May 3, 1946 - December 10, 2025

Cruz Castillo Cantu, 79, entered into eternal rest December 10, 2025, at Valley Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Native of Harlingen born May 3, 1946, to Jose Cantu and Concepcion Castillo Cantu.

Cruz was a patriotic veteran who served his country in the US Army and after his first tour of duty he enlisted and served in the Texas Army National Guard.

He was a man of great faith demonstrating the love for Christ by his actions and devotion to his church, Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Francisco Cantu, Patricio Cantu, and Julian Cantu.

He leaves to mourn his loss to his wife, Denise Cantu, two daughters, Kassandra Cantu(Anthony) and Alyssandra Cantu Chavez (Emmanuel), three stepsons, Orlando Donez(Regina), Kevin Dones(Brenda), and Robert Quintana(Dahlia); Grandchildren, Kailee, Kenzie Romero, Emmalynn, Ember Chavez, Kamille, Jason, Dominic Dones, Alexa Strubhart, Isaiah, Isaac Quintana; his siblings, Jesus Cantu, Saturnino Cantu, Mary Mata, Connie Cantu and Robert Cantu. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

A Celebration of Life Service is scheduled to be held on Monday December 15, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm with military honors to be presented at 5:45 pm under the auspices of the American Legion Post 205. Service of Funeral Liturgy will follow at 6:00 pm with Fr. Horacio Chavaria as celebrant. Family will speak following the service, and a Holy Rosary will begin at 7:00 pm led by Mary Martinez.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Cruz Castillo Cantu have entrusted his funeral arrangements to Lenny Elizondo, funeral director/owner of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, Texas 78550. You may contact us at (956)364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com