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Ted’s suffering ended as he passed from this life on February 10, 2020. He was a man of many gifts and talents. He craved knowledge and loved to learn and teach. He loved to work with his hands, to build things. He was a writer and had a passion for philosophy. He was a good man; a good friend and he loved his family. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, son and friend. He touched many lives and will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by many.
He was preceded in death by his parents whom he loved and adored—Ted and Lucy Cantu. He left behind two daughters –Natalie Nichole Olvera and Jessamy Rae Whittington – who were his pride and joys. He also left behind three grandchildren – Jalen Cruz Olvera, Mikhail Uriah McVinnie and Alexa Raquel Kaufmann – who were the “apples of his eye.”
He is survived by brother, Frank Cantu and sisters Linda Lau, (Lou), Kelli Cantu (Danny) and Cindy Baca (Manuel). He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews as well as cousins and friends. Our special thanks to Frank Cantu, who took exceptionally good care of Ted. Our thanks to HOSA for their caring support to Ted and our family.
A Memorial service will be held 6:00pm, Friday, February 14, 2020 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel.