Dec 5, 1932–Dec 21, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Nicolasa Cantu on December 2023 at
the age of 91. She was born December 5th 1932 in Las Ebanos Texas to Daniel Garcia and
Romual Garza. She is survived by her sister Hortance Sommerville and was preceded in death
by her 7 siblings (Merced, Lupe, Daniel, Jesse, Gregoria, Rita, and Petra) and her 4 ~ ½ siblings (Fransica, Lucia, Cheva, and Tomasa)
Nickie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, known for her unwavering love and
kindness. She dedicated her life to her family, friends and catholic community leaving an
indelible mark on everyone she encountered.
In 1956, Nickie met the love of her life Santos V. Cantu. They both were working for Golden
Farms in the hops where they met and then married. Nickie continued to work in the harvest
until she began working for Evans Fruit where she worked for over 40 years until her retirement.
Nickie is survived by her children, Javier (Tammy), Jamie (Linda), Alma (Rob) Johnson, Santos
Jr. (Kimmy), Rick (Raquel) and numerous of her cherished grandchildren (13) and great grandchildren (18).
Nicke was an active member of St. Juan Diego and St Peters where she, Gail Burress, and
Joe Herke shared a favorite pew. She enjoyed her flowers and her annual collection and selling
of her walnuts. If she was not inside she could be found sitting outside. She enjoyed cooking
and hosting family gatherings and, she particularly enjoyed saving her cascarones for the
annual easter egg hunt.
May Nickie Cantu rest in eternal peace and may her memory continue to bring comfort and
inspiration to those who knew and loved her.
A visitation for Nicolasa will be held Thursday, December 28, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Langevin El Paraiso Funeral Home, 1010 West Yakima Ave, Yakima, WA 98902. A rosary service will occur Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 4:30 p.m., 1010 West Yakima Ave, Yakima, WA 98902. A funeral service will occur Friday, December 29, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St Juan Diego Catholic Church, 15800 Summitview Rd, Cowiche, WA 98923 burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery in Yakima.
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