Maria de Jesus Cantú Obituary, Death – I regret to tell you of the demise of Maria de Jesus Cantú (Durón), mother of Bishop Oscar Cantú, who passed away on September 18, 2023, in Houston, TX. Maria de Jesus was born in Villa Aldama, a tiny hamlet outside Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, on January 11, 1934. She is the third of six siblings: Josefina, Jose, Pedro, Alicia, and Mague. She married Ramiro Cantú + and had eight children: Leticia, Ramiro, Luciano, Maria, Oscar, Nancy, Ricardo, and Juan.
Maria de Jesus, known as Mary, was a devout follower of Guadalupe. She ministered to Houston’s Hispanic community at Holy Name Church on the near northside. Machinist Ramiro was her husband. They raised their children with faith, hard labor, and love. Maria was active and dedicated in her parish, serving everyone. She and her spouse were Christian Family Movement members and proud of family. Maria lived for her eight children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her mentorship helped many young ladies join the church. She was wise and funny, inspiring many who sought her advice.
Your prayers and sympathies are greatly appreciated by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family. Let Maria rest in peace with God. Holy Name Catholic Church in Houston, Texas, will have a vigil on Friday, September 22, at 6:00 p.m. The Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Houston, Texas (1111 St Joseph Pkwy, Houston, TX 77002) will host the Mass of the Christian Burial on Saturday, September 23 at 10:00 a.m. We mourn the passing of María de Jesús Cantú (Durón), mother of Obispo Oscar Cantú, who passed away on September 18, 2023, in Houston, TX.
Maria de Jesus nació en 1934 en Villa Aldama, un pueblo cercano a Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, México. She is the third of six siblings, Josefina, Jose, Maria, Pedro, Alicia, and Mague. She married Ramiro Cantu and had eight children: Leticia, Ramiro, Luciano, Maria, Oscar, Nancy, Ricardo, and Juan. Maria de Jesus, llamada Mary, fue una mujer púosa y devota de la Virgen de Guadalupe. Given to the Hispanic preacher at Holy Name Parish in Houston, TX. Ramiro, her husband, was a machine operator using special tools.
They watched their children grow and taught them with faith, discipline, and love. Mary lived an active, committed life in her parish, helping everyone who needed it. Maria y Ramiro, miembros del Movimiento Familiar Cristiano, celebraban con orgullo su familia. Maria dedicated her life to her eight children, many nieces and nephews. Assisted new women in the parish with friendship to help them feel at home. She always had a good sense of humor and inspired others with her wise words and poetry.
Infinitely grateful are her children, nieces, nephews, and other relatives for your prayers and condolences. La mom Pajarita, feliz de ver su hermosa descendencia volar, descanse en Paz. Relax in Peace! Holy Name Catholic Church in Houston, Texas, will host the vigil on Friday, September 22, at 6:00 p.m. The Exequias Mass will be held on September 23rd at 10:00 am in the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Houston, Texas (1111 St. Joseph Pkwy, Houston, TX 77002).
