Pamela Jean Cantu, 60, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2023, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen with family at her bedside. On January 25, 1963, she was born to Beverly (Bullard) and James Koessel. She grew up in Harlingen with 5 siblings. She had 3 children, Michelle Salinas, Christopher Martin, and Katrina Martin, who she loved and adored. She also had 8 grandchildren that brought her so much joy. She was married to her husband Francisco Cantu, Jr. for 15 years.
She is preceded in death by her father, James Jerome Koessel; 2 brothers, Randall Koessel and James “Jimmy” Koessel; granddaughter, Elizabeth Martin.
Pamela is survived by her mother, Beverly Ann Long; husband, Francisco Cantu, Jr; 3 sisters, Deborah Butters Manning, Tina Long, and Jamie Koessel; 3 children, Michelle Salinas, Christopher Martin, and Katrina Martin; 7 grandchildren, Mabus Herrera, Catherine Herrera, Kaylee Slaydon, Ryan Salinas, Pennie Salinas, Emma Martin, and Anne Martín; 9 nieces and nephews: Savannah Butters, Sterling Butters, John W. Long Jr., Chavon Lynne Berg, Khrystine Burton, Gwen Schenk, Emily Kahnke, Lathen Purvis, and Vanda Purvis.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 1st at 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Funeraria Del Angel Mont Meta & Memorial Park in San Benito, TX.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Cantu family can be shared at montmetafuneralservices.com
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