1923
2013
Gilberto Cantu went to be with the Lord his Savior on Friday, July 26, 2013 at the tender age of 89. He resided at 11279 Taylor Draper Lane, Apt #257 in Austin. Gilbert was born on August 18, 1923 in Laredo, Texas to Alberto and Maria (Elizondo) Cantu.
Gilbert joined the US Army on April 10, 1943, and was Honorably Discharged on February 1, 1946. He was in the 928th Field Artillery, 103rd Infantry Division, US Army, serving as a Cannoneer. Gilbert was decorated with the American Theater Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Victory Medal. He began working at Kelly AFB as a Civil Service Sheet Metal Mechanic on September 14, 1951, and retired on March 9, 1977. On February 4, 1949, Gilbert married the love of his life, Irene Barrera.
Gilbert is preceded in death by his two sons, Eric, and Adriel "AC". He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Irene, and son, Gilbert Jr., and daughter-in-law, Kim A. Eckert.
Gilbert will always be remembered as a loving husband and a very proud father. He loved to coach his three sons in baseball. He was a very good baseball player himself growing up and played for the Mexican and Texas Baseball Leagues.
The family has decided to hold a private graveside service at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery in Pflugerville, Texas.
Anyone wishing to make memorial contributions may do so to the Jennifer Wilks Foundation (http://www.jenniferwilks.org/).
To share memories with the family, please visit Mr. Cantu's memorial at www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com
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August 12, 2013
To Irene, Kim, and Gil, So sad to hear of your loss of a wonderful person. I knew of Gilberto through his son Gil. You will be in my prayers.
Jerry Collins
August 9, 2013
Yvonne Heath
Dear Mrs. Cantu, Gil, and Kim,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband, your Dad, and your father-in-law. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I used to work with Gil and Kim back in the late 1980s. A big hug to you all.
August 5, 2013
Alicia Hartzell
Kim & Gil-
My heart goes out to you both. You are amazing people who love well and because of that I know that time must be so difficult. My love and support to you both. - Alicia Hartzell
August 5, 2013
Lee & Patty Wimberley
Kim and Gil, you are in our thoughts and prayers, with deepest sympathy for your loss.
August 5, 2013
Clea Zolotow
Dear Gil and Kim: Dave and I am sorry for your loss. Please take care during this difficult time. --Clea
August 4, 2013
Rosi Garcia
We are very sorry for Tio Gil's passing away. We will greatly miss his presence and common sense attitude. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Your cousins from Laredo, Rosi and Manuel Garcia, Jr.
August 3, 2013
Laura Coad
Gil and Kim, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. --Laura Coad and Raymond Baughman
August 3, 2013
Tom, Paula Coopwood
Kim and Gil. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and family
August 3, 2013
Shawn & Deb Westmoreland
We celebrate the life of Gibert Cantu Sr. and thank him for his service to his country as a Private First Class and a Civil Servant.
Our thoughts and prayers to the family on the loss of a husband and a father, especially his beautiful bride Irene.
Love,
August 2, 2013
Jimmy Navarro
My condolences on the passing of your husband and father. I pray for God's comfort and peace in your hearts. Thank you Gilbert Sr. for your service to this country.
July 30, 2013
Lynn Lepore
My heart goes out to Irene, Gilbert and Kim for the recent loss of a special husband and father. Gilberto was a special man to all of you. I did not realize he had done so many things in his life. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
July 30, 2013
Senator Leticia Van de Putte
Dear Cantu Family:
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved. There are never any right words to express how deeply sad I am for the pain your family is enduring at this difficult time.
Although I did not have the honor and pleasure of knowing him, as Chair of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations, I am sincerely thankful for his valiant service in defense of our rights and freedom.
His commitment to family, friends, our community, and to serving our great nation leaves a wonderful legacy. May the love and the wonderful memories you shared with him help you when you need it most. He will never be forgotten, and your family will be remembered in my prayers.
July 30, 2013
Sharon Boni
I will miss Gilbert at the Communion services at the Renaissance. He and Irene were such a loving couple. My heart goes out to you Irene - please accept my deepest sympathies. I hope you will continue to come to services. I'll be praying for you and your family. --Sharon Boni, St. Louis Catholic Church.
July 30, 2013
Col George O Lewis, USAF, (Ret)
Thank you, Gilberto, for your service to our country.
July 29, 2013
Thelma Cantu
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. --Thelma Cantu & family
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