Leonel Cantu

August 4, 1939 - January 5, 2021

Leonel Cantu, age, 81, passed away Tuesday, January 05, 2021 in his residence in Rio Grande City surrounded by his family. He was born on August 04,1939 in Mexico. He is preceded in death by his parents, Teodoro and Maria de la Luz Cantu, also by his wife, Maria Del Socorro B. Cantu. He is survived by his children, Leonel Cantu Jr., Reynulfo Cantu, Benita Cantu and Ludivina Cantu, Leonor Cantu Pena. Survivors also include his 7 grandchildren. Viewing is going to be on Thursday January 07, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Viewing continues on Friday January 08, 2021 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm with a chapel service at 12:00 pm follow to St. John's Cemetery in Rio Grande City at 1:20 pm. Due to the current climate surrounding COVID -19, we are limiting the amount of visitors to our facility and requiring all guests to please wear a mask and observe social distancing. Funeral services are entrusted at Hernandez Funerals, LLC in Rio Grande City.