Beatriz “Bea” Cantu, age 91, went to her Heavenly home on September 21, 2018. Bea was born on November 13, 1926 in New Braunfels, Texas to Antonio Perez and Dorotea Espinoza Perez. She was raised in New Braunfels and attended New Braunfels High School. She married Jose Viviano Cantu on August 5, 1951 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Together they continued their lives in New Braunfels where they raised their family.
Beatriz was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Jose Cantu. She was also predeceased by her parents Antonio and Dorotea Perez and sisters, Irene Dixon, Tomasa Gomez, and Esperanza Rodriguez. She is survived by her son Jaime Cantu and wife Norma, daughter Marisela Perez and husband Ruben. She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Angelica Estevez and husband Roland, Ricardo Cantu and wife Tracie, Matthew Perez and Adriana Perez and her four great- grandchildren, Marcos and Max Estevez, Emma and Carmen Cantu. Beatriz is also survived by sister, Dora Perez and brother, Antonio Perez and wife Maria; sisters- in- law and brother- in- law: Mary Cantu, Sidelia Valdez and husband Val, Graciela Sanchez and husband Gilbert, and Arturo Cantu and wife Alicia, cousins, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bea was a devoted mother and homemaker, dedicating her whole life to the well-being of her family. She taught us the importance of being courteous, kind, and respectful. Bea will always be remembered by her family and friends as a caring, generous, and loving person.
As a devout Catholic, she had an unwavering faith in God. Along with this, Bea had great courage when she had to carry the heavy cross of her battle with cancer. Despite the complications and many surgeries from her illness, Bea never lost her faith. She never complained and often thanked God for her many blessings. One of these blessings, was the ability to travel with her husband Jose to many countries, including a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. She felt healed and renewed in her faith by these spiritual journeys. She always reminded us to put God first and with God all things are possible. We witnessed this miracle by her living 90 plus years.
Bea was very blessed to see her life lessons, legacy and values continue with her family. She was able to watch and be a part of the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren. Mom, we thank God for you and the love you have given us. We are grateful for the wisdom you shared and the many ways you blessed our lives. We love you and Daddy, and we will always have you both in our hearts.
We would like to thank our family and friends for their many visits, calls, cards, flowers, and prayers. Bea appreciated them with all her heart. We would also like to thank the wonderful nurses and staff members at Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care who have now become an extended part of our family for their great support and care of our mother, Bea.
A Public Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm, with the Vigil Service beginning at 7:00 pm at Zoeller Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 10:00 am at Holy Family Catholic Church. Entombment will follow at Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery on Peace Ave.
